Word Counter
Count words, characters, sentences, and paragraphs. Get reading time estimates instantly!
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Reading Time
About Word Counter
Our free Word Counter tool instantly counts the number of words, characters, sentences, and paragraphs in your text. It also estimates reading time based on an average reading speed of 200 words per minute.
What This Tool Counts
- Words - Total number of words separated by spaces
- Characters - Total characters including spaces
- Characters (no spaces) - Characters excluding spaces
- Sentences - Counted by period, exclamation, and question marks
- Paragraphs - Separated by line breaks
- Reading Time - Based on 200 words per minute average
Frequently Asked Questions
How accurate is the word count?
The word count splits text by whitespace and counts non-empty segments, which matches how most word processors count words.
What is the reading time based on?
Reading time is calculated based on an average adult reading speed of 200 words per minute, which is a commonly accepted standard.