GWAM Calculator

Calculate Gross Words Per Minute for typing speed. WPM from characters and time.

Test Results

Characters Typed

Time (minutes)

Typing Velocity

GWAM

60.00

Total Words (est.)

60.0

Rank

Proficient

Fun Fact: The fastest typist in the world, Stella Pajunas, reached 216 words per minute on an IBM electric typewriter in 1946!

Overview

GWAM = (Characters / 5) / Minutes. Standard word = 5 characters. Used for typing tests and transcription.

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Pro Tips

Include spaces in character count.
Practice consistently to improve.

Fun Facts

Formula: GWAM = (Characters / 5) / Time (min)

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