GWAM Calculator

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

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

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