Word Counter & Character Counter – Reading Time Tool
Words
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Characters (with spaces)–
Characters (no spaces)–
Lines–
Estimated reading time–
Estimated speaking time–
How reading and speaking time is calculated
Reading time is estimated using an average reading speed of 200 words per minute (WPM) for silent comprehension. Speaking time is calculated based on a conversational presentation speed of 130 words per minute.
Standard length guidelines
- Meta description (SEO): 150–160 characters
- Social post (X/Twitter): Up to 280 characters
- Blog post / Guide: 1,200–2,500 words
- 5-minute speech: Approximately 650 words
Frequently asked questions
Is my text saved or sent to any server?
No. The word counting and analysis runs entirely within your browser's JavaScript engine.
How are words counted?
Words are counted by splitting text on whitespace and punctuation boundaries.
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