CPS vs CPM: What’s the Difference?

CPS and CPM measure the same thing on different time scales.

• CPS = clicks per second
• CPM = clicks per minute

How to convert

CPM = CPS × 60 and CPS = CPM ÷ 60.

Which should you use?

CPS is easier to feel and compare, so most click tests use it. CPM suits long-running tasks and some game statistics. Our CPS test shows both.

An important caveat

Multiplying a short burst by 60 flatters you. A 10 CPS burst over 2 seconds is not 600 CPM sustained for a minute — nobody clicks that fast for that long. For a realistic CPM, use the 60 second test.