CPSCheckScroll Speed Test
Measure how quickly you can spin your mouse wheel with this scroll speed test — track your total scrolled pixels and average pixels per second.
How to Take the Scroll Speed Test
- 1
Pick Duration
Select either 5s or 10s for your scroll speed test challenge.
- 2
Scroll as Fast as Possible
Spin your mouse wheel up or down rapidly inside the scroll area.
- 3
Check Your Scroll Speed
Review your total pixel distance, pixels per second rate, and final rating.
Scroll Speed Rating Scale
| Speed (px/s) | Rating | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Under 500 px/s | Slow | Leisurely scrolling pace standard for article reading. |
| 500 – 1499 px/s | Average | Typical notched-wheel scrolling speed for everyday browsing. |
| 1500 – 2999 px/s | Fast | High-tempo wheel rotation suitable for rapid document scanning. |
| 3000+ px/s | Very Fast | Extreme wheel rotation or free-spin hyper-scrolling velocity. |
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the scroll speed test work?
The scroll speed test sums the vertical wheel delta pixels inside the test box over your selected duration. When time ends, it calculates your pixels-per-second speed.
What is a fast scroll speed?
Reaching over 1,500 pixels per second on a notched wheel is considered fast. Mice with free-spinning infinite scroll wheels can easily exceed 5,000 pixels per second.
Why is my mouse wheel slow?
Mechanical wheel encoders have tactile notches that restrict spinning speed, and Windows scroll line multiplier settings may also be set low. Free-spin wheels or increasing scroll lines boosts performance.
Can I take the scroll test on a trackpad?
Yes, you can perform a two-finger scroll gesture inside the box on any laptop trackpad to measure your scrolling speed.