Keystrokes Per Hour Calculator
Analyze how many keystrokes you make in a period to gauge productivity or evaluate typing ergonomics.
Use counts from keyloggers, macros, or activity trackers.
For English text, 5 is common. Adjust for other languages.
Keystroke Rates
Keystrokes per minute
333.3
Keystrokes per hour
20,000
Estimated WPM
66.7
Assuming 5 characters per word
How to Use This Calculator
Collect keystroke data
Use utilities like macOS Activity Monitor, AutoHotkey, RescueTime, or custom scripts to count keystrokes during a session.
Record the observation window
Note the start and end time or run a stopwatch so you know exactly how many minutes the typing sample covers.
Evaluate workload or productivity
Compare keystrokes per hour across days, tasks, or team members to spot bottlenecks or overwork risks.
Formula
Keystrokes / Minute = Total Keystrokes ÷ Minutes
Keystrokes / Hour = Keystrokes / Minute × 60
Estimated WPM = Keystrokes / Minute ÷ Characters per Word
Example: 15,000 keystrokes in 45 minutes → 333 keystrokes/minute, 19,980 keystrokes/hour, ≈ 66 WPM (using 5 characters/word).
Why Track Keystrokes?
Keystroke analytics help understand repetitive strain risk, estimate effort for transcription projects, or validate productivity tools.
- Identify days with heavy manual data entry or coding.
- Quantify improvements from automation or templates.
- Catch potential overuse injuries early by monitoring sustained high rates.
- Provide objective metrics for ergonomic assessments.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do mouse clicks count?
No. This calculator focuses solely on keyboard keystrokes. Track mouse activity separately if needed.
What if my tool reports keystrokes per second?
Multiply by 60 to convert to keystrokes per minute before using the formulas. This tool works with any time unit after conversion.
Why use characters per word?
Dividing keystrokes by average characters approximates typing speed in WPM, which many teams use for benchmarks.
How frequently should I measure?
Test weekly or during high-intensity projects to see workload trends and inform ergonomics or staffing decisions.