Enter the number of characters you type per minute into the calculator to convert it to words per minute. This calculator helps you to estimate your typing speed in words per minute based on your speed in characters per minute.
Cpm To Wpm Formula
The following formula is used to convert characters per minute (cpm) to words per minute (wpm).
WPM = CPM / 5
Variables:
- WPM is the words per minute
- CPM is the characters per minute
To convert characters per minute to words per minute, divide the number of characters typed per minute by 5, assuming the average word length is 5 characters.
| Characters per Minute (CPM) | Words per Minute (WPM) |
|---|---|
| 100 | 20 |
| 125 | 25 |
| 150 | 30 |
| 175 | 35 |
| 200 | 40 |
| 225 | 45 |
| 250 | 50 |
| 275 | 55 |
| 300 | 60 |
| 325 | 65 |
| 350 | 70 |
| 375 | 75 |
| 400 | 80 |
| 425 | 85 |
| 450 | 90 |
| 475 | 95 |
| 500 | 100 |
| 525 | 105 |
| 550 | 110 |
| 600 | 120 |
| * Exact values using CPW = 5. Formula: WPM = CPM ÷ CPW; CPM = WPM × CPW. With CPW = 5, 1 WPM = 5 CPM. | |
What is Words Per Minute (WPM)?
Words per minute (WPM) is a measure of typing speed, commonly used to assess the efficiency of typists, writers, and keyboard users. The standard measure of WPM is based on the assumption that a word consists of five characters, including spaces and punctuation. WPM is an important metric for jobs that require proficient typing skills.
How to Calculate Words Per Minute?
The following steps outline how to convert Characters Per Minute (CPM) to Words Per Minute (WPM).
- First, determine the number of characters typed in one minute (CPM).
- Next, use the formula WPM = CPM / 5.
- Finally, calculate the Words Per Minute (WPM).
- After inserting the variable and calculating the result, check your answer with the calculator above.
Example Problem :
Use the following variable as an example problem to test your knowledge.
characters typed in one minute (CPM) = 300
