WPM is short for words per minute. This refers to how many words a person can type in just one minute. The average person can type about 38 to 40 words per minute (WPM). You can find out your WPM by using a typing speed test tool. Some of these tools will adjust the words per minute you type by taking into account your accuracy as well. So, if you have made mistakes, your words per minute will be lower.