10-key typing is using the numeric keypad to enter numbers quickly. It is measured in keystrokes per hour (KPH) and is required in data entry, accounting, billing, and payroll jobs.
Most beginners get job-ready in 4 to 8 weeks with daily practice.
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10-key typing is the skill of entering numbers quickly and accurately using the numeric keypad on the right side of a full-size keyboard. It is measured in Keystrokes Per Hour (KPH) rather than words per minute.
Place your index finger on the 4 key, middle finger on the 5 key, ring finger on the 6 key, and thumb on the 0 key. The 5 key has a small bump — this is your anchor point, exactly like the F and J keys on a regular keyboard.
Most entry-level data entry positions require 6,000 to 8,000 KPH. With daily practice, most beginners reach this within 4 to 8 weeks.
How long does it take to learn 10-key typing?
Most beginners reach job-ready speed in 4 to 8 weeks with 20 minutes of daily practice.
What is the home row for 10-key typing?
Index finger on 4, middle on 5, ring on 6, thumb on 0. The 5 key has a tactile bump as an anchor point.
Take our free 10-key typing test to find out your current KPH, then use our practice drills to improve.