Word Counter
Count words, characters (with and without spaces), sentences and paragraphs instantly. Includes estimated reading time for any text.
About this tool
This word counter tracks words, characters, characters without spaces, sentences and paragraphs live as you type or paste. It also converts word count into estimated reading time at the standard 200 words per minute.
Writers use it to hit essay limits, translators to price per word, and authors to check chapter length at a glance. The reading-time metric is the fastest way to know whether a blog post, email or speech fits its slot.
FAQ
How does the tool count words?
Any group of characters separated by whitespace counts as one word. Hyphenated words and contractions count as single words.
What counts as a character?
Everything including spaces, punctuation and line breaks. The "no spaces" figure removes only whitespace.
What reading speed is used?
200 words per minute, the standard average for adult readers. It is useful for essays, articles and speech timing.