Word Counter
Paste or type text to instantly count words, characters, sentences and estimated reading time — useful for essays, posts and SEO.
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What is the Word Counter?
A word counter analyses a block of text and reports its length in words, characters and sentences, plus an estimated reading time. Writers, students and marketers use it to meet length requirements.
How to Calculate
Words are counted by splitting on spaces; characters are the total length; sentences are counted by end punctuation. Reading time assumes about 200 words per minute.
Formula
Reading time ≈ words ÷ 200 words per minute
How to Use
- Enter the values in the fields above.
- The result updates instantly as you type.
- Use Copy, Print or Download PDF to save your result.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does it count spaces as characters?
It shows both totals u2014 characters including spaces, and characters excluding spaces.
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