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Word & Character Counter
Count words, characters, sentences, and paragraphs with reading time estimate.
70
Words
440
Characters
370
No spaces
5
Sentences
2
Paragraphs
3
Lines
1 min read
Read time
How it works
- 1Paste your textType or paste any text into the editor. Stats update in real-time.
- 2Review the countsWords, characters, sentences, paragraphs, and lines are counted instantly.
- 3Check reading timeEstimated reading time is based on 238 WPM (average adult reading speed).
Frequently asked questions
How is reading time calculated?
Based on 238 words per minute, the average adult reading speed. This accounts for natural pauses and comprehension - not speed-reading.
What counts as a 'word'?
Any sequence of non-whitespace characters separated by spaces, tabs, or newlines. Contractions like 'don't' count as one word.
Does it count code correctly?
Code blocks count words by whitespace separation, which may not reflect logical token counts. This tool is designed for natural language text.