Word Counter & Character Counter
Type or paste text below for a live word count, character count, and reading time.
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Reading time
How reading time is calculated
Reading time is estimated at 200 words per minute, the commonly cited average adult silent-reading speed for straightforward text. Sentences are counted by punctuation boundaries (., !, ?), so heavy abbreviation use can slightly inflate the count.
Common uses
Checking tweet/post length against a limit, meeting an essay or assignment word count, trimming a meta description to the right character count, or estimating how long a script or speech will take to deliver out loud.