WPM (Words Per Minute)

A measurement of typing or speaking speed, counting the number of words produced in one minute.

Words Per Minute (WPM) is the standard measure of text input speed. Average thumb typing on a smartphone is about 35-40 WPM. Average desktop typing is 40-60 WPM. Professional typists reach 80-100 WPM. Speaking speed averages 130-150 WPM. When comparing voice typing to traditional typing, the effective WPM matters more than raw speed — this accounts for time spent editing. With AI voice typing tools like Zavi AI that require no editing, the effective WPM is approximately 150, making voice typing 3-4x faster than thumb typing.

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