Word counter
Paste or type your text to count words, characters, sentences and paragraphs, and to estimate reading and speaking time.
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How it works
- Words: runs of letters or digits, with inner apostrophes and hyphens.
- Sentences: text ending in
.,!or?(or the end of the text). - Paragraphs: blocks separated by an empty line.
- Reading time: words ÷ 238 per minute; speaking time: words ÷ 150.
Worked example
“The quick brown fox jumps. It’s well-known!”
- Words: The, quick, brown, fox, jumps, It’s, well-known = 7
- Sentences: 2
- Characters: 43, or 37 without spaces
Frequently asked questions
How are words counted?
A word is a run of letters or digits, including apostrophes and hyphens inside it (don’t, well-known). Numbers count as words; punctuation and emoji alone do not.
How is reading time estimated?
At 238 words per minute for silent reading and 150 for speaking aloud, common averages for adult readers of English.
Is my text saved or uploaded?
No. Counting happens in your browser and the text is not put into the page link.