How fast do you type?

Question

well, my typing speed is 57 wpm. I think my speed is quite average. Whats the max. speed you've heard about or seen ?

I've heard a guy type 170 wpm. Is it possible?

Answer 1

About 80 wpm.

57 wpm is average I would agree.  I have heard people typing up 100wpm.  I am not sure about 170 wpm, that would be some fancy finger work to see!

Answer 2

yes it is possible.,

Answer 3

according to wikipedia:

An average typist reaches 50 to 70wpm, while some positions can require 80 to 95 (usually the minimum required for dispatch positions and other typing jobs), and some advanced typists work at speeds above 120. As of 2005, Barbara Blackburn is the fastest typist in the world, according to The Guinness Book of World Records. Using the Dvorak Simplified Keyboard, she has maintained 150 wpm for 50 minutes, 170 wpm for shorter periods of time, and has been clocked at a peak speed of 212 wpm

Answer 4

I type around 100 WPM