10-key typing test
Type figures on the numeric keypad and press Enter after each one. Scored in keystrokes per hour.
- Esc new text
- Timer starts on your first key
- Switching tabs pauses the test
- Use the numeric keypad and press Enter after each figure
How 10-key speed is measured
Numeric keypad speed is measured in keystrokes per hour (KPH). Every digit, decimal point and Enter counts as one keystroke. Gross KPH counts every keystroke you made; net KPH counts only correct characters left in your final answer. Employers usually quote a net KPH together with an accuracy percentage, for example 8,000 KPH at 98%.
Hand position
Rest your right index finger on 4, middle finger on 5 (the key with the bump) and ring finger on 6. The thumb presses 0 and the little finger presses Enter. Reach up for 7, 8 and 9 and down for 1, 2 and 3 with the same fingers. Keep your eyes on the figures, not the keypad. The lessons include four short keypad units if you are new to it.
Typical requirements
Job postings for accounts, payroll and data entry often ask for somewhere between 6,000 and 10,000 KPH with high accuracy. Requirements vary, so check the posting. Laptops without a keypad can use an inexpensive USB keypad.
Questions
What is a good 10-key speed?
Around 8,000 net KPH with 98% accuracy is a solid professional level. Beginners often start between 4,000 and 6,000.
Does Enter count as a keystroke?
Yes. Each Enter that ends a figure counts, as it does in most employer 10-key tests.
Can I use the number row instead?
You can, but this test is designed for the keypad. For numbers inside text, use the number typing test.