How Fast Is Typing (fast)?

A 120-words-per-minute typist moves their fingers at about 0.4 metres per second. The world record stands above 200 words per minute, and competitive typists can sustain bursts well beyond that — for short periods at least.

The official typing world record stands at 216 words per minute — sustained, not just briefly.

• Slower than walking pace
• Record: 216 words per minute