Word Counter
Paste or type text to instantly count words, characters with and without spaces, sentences and estimated reading time.
Words12
Characters76
Characters without spaces65
Sentences2
Estimated reading time< 1 min
How this tool works
Words are counted from whitespace-separated tokens. Reading time is estimated at 225 words per minute.
Example
A 450-word article takes about two minutes to read at an average reading speed of 225 words per minute.
Common questions
Does punctuation count as a word?
Punctuation attached to a word does not create an additional word.
Is reading time exact?
No. Reading speed varies by person and by the complexity of the text.