What the 2 Minute Typing Test Records
The 2 Minute Typing Test is a two-minute typing sample. During the 2-minute session, the first accepted character starts the timer. The 2-minute engine compares each typed character with the displayed lowercase passage.
For the 2-minute result, Backspace, Delete, paste, cut, drop, undo, redo, and replacement of earlier text are blocked. The resulting 2-minute accuracy therefore uses first-attempt character input.
How 2 Minute WPM Is Calculated
WPM uses correct characters rather than every key pressed. Across the 2-minute session, five correct characters count as one standardized word.
WPM = correct characters ÷ 5 ÷ 2 minutes
Ten correct characters across the full session change the final result by 1 wpm.
How Character Accuracy Is Calculated
The 2-minute character-accuracy value compares correct characters with every accepted typed character in that session.
Accuracy = correct characters ÷ typed characters × 100
An incorrect character in the 2-minute session lowers accuracy and does not increase displayed WPM. Completing a passage loads another passage while the same 2-minute timer continues.
Why Choose 2 Minutes
Two minutes reduces some short-run fluctuation while remaining practical for repeated attempts.
The 2-minute duration changes the sample size but not the WPM or accuracy formulas. Compare this 2-minute result only with sessions using the same duration and input rules.