Free 10-Key Test

How the 10-key score is calculated

Ten-key speed is reported in keystrokes per hour (KPH): the number of characters you typed, scaled to a full hour. Every digit, decimal point, comma, space and minus sign counts as one keystroke; the Enter key that ends a group is recorded but does not count toward KPH. Accuracy is the share of characters that matched the group on screen when you typed them. For completeness we also convert the result to the familiar words-per-minute scale, where five keystrokes equal one word, so net and gross WPM appear alongside KPH.

Each group is checked character by character when you press Enter. A missing or extra character counts as an error, so slow down slightly on long groups rather than rushing past a digit. With backspace off (the default, and the usual screening setting) an error stays on the record; with backspace on, you can correct the previous character before pressing Enter.

What employers usually look for

Figures commonly cited for accounts payable, bookkeeping, payroll and order-processing roles are around 8,000 KPH with 98 percent accuracy or better; experienced 10-key operators in high-volume data centres are often described as working at 10,000 to 12,000 KPH. These are rough benchmarks from job postings rather than industry standards, so check the requirement in the posting you are applying for. Use the numeric keypad with Num Lock on, keep your middle finger on the 5 key, and press Enter with your little finger.

About the free certificate

At the end of the test, enter your name to get a free certificate showing your KPH, accuracy, test length and backspace setting, along with a verification link. Employers can open the link to confirm that the result is genuine and unaltered. No account is needed, and you can retake the test as often as you like.