Transcription Accuracy Calculator

Nearly all transcription services advertise that they are accurate. And accuracy is important for all types of transcription. But is there any difference between 98% accuracy and 99%? We created an accuracy calculator to demonstrate.


Type of Transcription Average number of words per hour
Medical 6,000
Video/Business 8,000

To begin, select the average number of words per hour of audio, then enter the number of hours of dictation. Then click calculate.



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