How many words per minute is average reading speed?

The average adult reading speed is about 200-250 words per minute (wpm). This tool uses 238 wpm as the default. Speed readers can reach 400-700 wpm, while auditory learners may prefer slower speeds. You can adjust this in your settings.

What counts as a word in this counter?

A word is defined as any sequence of characters separated by spaces. Hyphenated words like 'well-known' count as one word. Numbers like '2024' count as one word. The counter also tracks unique words, characters (with and without spaces), sentences, and paragraphs.

How long should my text be?

Ideal text length depends on context: social media posts (50-200 words), blog articles (1,500-2,500 words), SEO content (2,000+ words), academic papers (3,000-10,000 words), and book chapters (5,000-8,000 words). This tool helps you hit your target length.

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Word Counter

Count words, characters, sentences, and paragraphs in your text.

Input Text

Words

Characters

Chars (no spaces)

Lines

Sentences

Read Time

Reading time based on 200 WPM average reading speed

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How to Use

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Get details on sentences, paragraphs, and reading time.

Pro Tips

Shows reading time estimate

Updates in real-time as you type

Examples

Input

Hello world

Output

Words: 2, Characters: 10

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