CPS Test

Click the box as fast as you can. The timer starts with your first click. Your score is clicks per second (CPS): total clicks divided by the length of the test.

How to take the CPS test

1. Choose how long the test lasts.
2. Click the green box as fast as you can. The timer starts with the first click.
3. When time runs out you see your clicks per second, total clicks, the average gap between clicks and a bar for each second.

How CPS is calculated

CPS = total clicks ÷ seconds. 42 clicks in 5 seconds is 42 ÷ 5 = 8.4 CPS. The average gap between clicks is about 1,000 ÷ CPS milliseconds, so 8.4 CPS means a click every 119 ms or so.

Clicking techniques

• Regular clicking: one finger, steady rhythm.
• Jitter clicking: tensing the arm to vibrate the finger. It is faster but tiring; take breaks.
• Two-finger (butterfly) clicking: alternating two fingers on one button.

Longer tests show endurance: watch the per-second bars to see whether you slow down.

Rates and averages quiz: 10 questions

Test yourself with 10 multiple-choice questions. Choose an answer and press Submit to see if you are right and why. Your score appears at the end.

Frequently asked questions

What is a good CPS?

Many people click around 5 to 8 times per second with a normal technique; jitter or butterfly clicking can go higher. Compare against your own earlier scores.

Why does the timer start on my first click?

So reaction time does not lower your score. The test measures clicking speed only.

Does it work on touch screens?

Yes. Tap the box; each touch counts as a click.

Is a 1-second test accurate?

It is very sensitive to the first and last click. Use 5 or 10 seconds for a steadier number.

Can I hurt my hand?

Fast clicking techniques can strain your hand or wrist. Take breaks and stop if it hurts.

Sources

• OpenStax Prealgebra 2e: Ratios and Rates

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