How do I count words in a text?

Paste your text into the Word Counter for instant word, character, sentence, and paragraph counts. The tool also estimates reading time based on average reading speed.

How is reading time calculated?

Reading time = word count ÷ 238 (average adult reading speed in words per minute). A 1,000-word article takes approximately 4 minutes and 12 seconds to read.

Do spaces count as characters?

It depends on context. Most character limits (Twitter, meta descriptions) count spaces. The Word Counter shows both: characters with spaces and characters without spaces.

How to Count Words and Characters in Text

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