Word Counter
Text & WritingCount words, sentences, and reading time as you type. Nothing is uploaded.
Reading 0.1 min · speaking 0.1 min
About this calculator
Paste a draft, essay, or caption. You get word tokens, sentences, paragraphs, and time estimates. Reading uses 200 words per minute; speaking uses 130. Character caps live on the character-counter page.
How It Works & Formula
A word is a run of letters or numbers. Reading minutes = words ÷ 200. Speaking minutes = words ÷ 130.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is a word counted?
A word is a run of letters or numbers. Hyphenated tokens count as one if they stay together.
What reading speed do you use?
Reading time uses 200 words per minute. Speaking time uses 130. Character limits are on the character-counter page.
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