📝 Word Counter
Count words, characters, and reading time
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How Word Counting Works
- 1Paste or type your text into the input area.
- 2Words are counted by splitting text on spaces and line breaks.
- 3Characters are counted with and without spaces.
- 4Sentences are counted by splitting on period, exclamation, and question marks.
- 5Reading time is estimated at ~225 words per minute (average adult reading speed).
- 6Speaking time is estimated at ~150 words per minute.
About Word Counter
Count words, characters, sentences, and paragraphs in your text. Estimate reading time and speaking time. Perfect for essays, articles, and social media posts.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is reading time calculated?
Reading time is based on an average adult reading speed of 225 words per minute. The actual time may vary depending on text complexity and the reader.
What counts as a word?
A word is any sequence of characters separated by spaces or line breaks. Hyphenated words (e.g., 'well-known') count as one word.
What are the character limits for social media?
Twitter/X: 280 characters. Instagram caption: 2,200 characters. LinkedIn post: 3,000 characters. Facebook post: 63,206 characters.