Word Counter
Count words, characters, sentences, and paragraphs in any text. Includes estimated reading time.
Words
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Characters
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No Spaces
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Sentences0
Paragraphs0
Reading Time0 sec
📐 Formula
Words = count of non-empty strings split by whitespace. Reading Time = Word Count ÷ 200 words per minute
Frequently Asked Questions
Double-spaced, Times New Roman 12pt (standard academic): ~250 words/page. Single-spaced: ~500 words/page. A novel page: ~250–300 words. A blog post averages 1,000–2,000 words.
The average adult reads about 200–250 words per minute, so 1,000 words takes about 4–5 minutes. This counter uses 200 WPM as a conservative estimate.
Long-form content (1,500–3,000 words) tends to rank better for competitive keywords because it covers topics comprehensively. Shorter posts (500–1,000 words) can rank well for specific, lower-competition queries.