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KDPH to WPM converter for typing tests
Data entry tests (DEST) are marked in key depressions per hour, while typing tests are marked in words per minute. Convert between them, or check whether your own result would pass.
Convert
One word is 5 key presses, so KDPH = WPM × 300.
Check your result
Fill in the boxes to see your net speed.
Common pass marks
| Speed | About |
|---|---|
| 25 WPM | 7,500 KDPH |
| 30 WPM | 9,000 KDPH |
| 35 WPM | 10,500 KDPH |
| 40 WPM | 12,000 KDPH |
| 8,000 KDPH | about 26.7 WPM |
| 15,000 KDPH | 50 WPM |
Common questions
How many key depressions is one word?
Typing tests count five key presses as one word, so 1 WPM is 300 key depressions per hour (KDPH).
Why is 8,000 KDPH not the same as 27 WPM exactly?
8,000 divided by 300 is 26.7. Real tests also count only correct keys, so treat the conversion as a guide.