Word Counter
Count words, characters, sentences, and estimate reading time.
Your Text
Type or paste your text below
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Words
0
Characters
with spaces
0
Characters
no spaces
0
Sentences
Reading Time
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min to read
~200 wpm
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min to speak
~150 wpm
Text Structure
Paragraphs0
Lines1
Avg. word length0.0 chars
Avg. sentence length0.0 words
About Word Counter
Features
- Real-time Counting: Stats update as you type
- Multiple Metrics: Words, characters, sentences, paragraphs
- Reading Time: Estimated time to read the text
- Speaking Time: Estimated time to speak the text aloud
Common Use Cases
- Essays: Meet word count requirements
- Social Media: Stay within character limits
- Presentations: Estimate speaking duration
- SEO: Optimize content length for search engines
How Reading Time is Calculated
Reading time is estimated based on an average reading speed of 200 words per minute. Speaking time uses 150 words per minute, accounting for natural pauses in speech. Actual times may vary based on content complexity and individual reading speed.
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