What this tool helps you find
Paste or type text to see word, character, sentence, and paragraph counts plus approximate reading and speaking times. Processing happens in the page.
Formula
Reading time estimate uses 225 words per minute; speaking time uses 130.
Worked example
A 450-word passage takes about 2 minutes to read at the default pace.
Common mistake
Words are counted as groups separated by whitespace, so punctuation remains attached and hyphenated terms count as one group.
When to use it
Check an essay limit, draft length, social post, or approximate reading time.
Questions and answers
Is my text uploaded?
No. The text stays in your browser and is not sent to a server.
How is a word counted?
Whitespace-separated groups of letters or numbers count as words.