GWAM Typing Speed Calculator
The GWAM Calculator finds your Gross Words A Minute typing speed from keystrokes and time, plus your net speed after errors. Enter keystrokes, minutes, and errors.
Formula
GWAM = (Keystrokes ÷ 5) ÷ Minutes; Net = (Words − Errors) ÷ Minutes
- A standard typing word is five keystrokes.
- Net speed subtracts errors, rewarding accuracy as well as speed.
1000 keystrokes, 5 min, 4 errors
Inputs
- Total Keystrokes: 1000
- Time: 5 min
- Errors: 4
200 words ÷ 5 = 40 GWAM; net (200 − 4)/5 = 39.2 WPM.
Frequently asked questions
What is GWAM?
Gross Words A Minute — your typing speed counting one word per five keystrokes, before subtracting errors.