10-Key Typing Test (Numbers)
Type numbers and amounts as fast and as accurately as you can. You get your speed in keystrokes per hour (KPH), the unit data entry jobs use, and in WPM. Use the numeric keypad or the number row.
What a 10-key test measures
A 10-key test measures how fast you enter numbers, which is a different skill from typing words: there are no common letter patterns to lean on, and one wrong digit changes the whole value. It is the usual test for data entry, accounting, banking and inventory work.
WPM to KPH
KPH is WPM × 300, because a word is five keystrokes and an hour is 60 minutes.
| WPM | KPH |
|---|---|
| 20 | 6,000 |
| 27 | 8,100 |
| 34 | 10,200 |
| 40 | 12,000 |
| 50 | 15,000 |
| 60 | 18,000 |
Frequently asked questions
What is a 10-key typing test?
A 10-key test measures how quickly and accurately you enter numbers, traditionally on the numeric keypad (the "10 keys" 0 to 9). Employers use it for data entry, accounting, banking and inventory roles.
What is a good KPH for data entry?
Job listings for data entry roles commonly ask for roughly 8,000 to 10,000 keystrokes per hour (KPH), and 12,000 or more is considered fast. The exact requirement depends on the employer, so check the listing.
How do I convert WPM to KPH?
KPH = WPM × 5 × 60, which is WPM × 300, because one word counts as five keystrokes. For example, 30 WPM is 9,000 KPH and 40 WPM is 12,000 KPH.
Can I use the number row instead of a numeric keypad?
Yes. The test accepts digits typed on the number row or on a keypad. A keypad is usually faster once you are used to it, and it is what most data entry jobs expect.
How is accuracy measured?
A number with a mistake does not count toward your speed and lowers your accuracy, the same as in the other TypeQuick tests. In data entry one wrong digit can ruin a whole record, so aim for 98% or more.