Word counter
Live counts as you type or paste: words, characters, sentences, paragraphs, plus reading time (225 wpm) and speaking time (130 wpm).
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Common length targets
College essay: 250–650 words. Blog post: 1,000–2,000. Meta description: under 160 characters. LinkedIn post: about 200 words before the fold. Novel chapter: 3,000–5,000. Five-minute speech: about 650 words at a natural pace.
Frequently asked questions
How is reading time calculated?
Words divided by 225 words per minute — the typical silent-reading speed for adults. Speaking time uses 130 wpm, a comfortable presentation pace.
Do numbers and symbols count as words?
Any run of characters between spaces counts as one word — the same way word processors count.