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How Many Words Is My Text, and How Long Will It Take to Read?
Paste or type your text and the word counter updates instantly: words, characters with and without spaces, sentences, paragraphs and more. It also estimates reading time at 238 words per minute and speaking time at 130. So 1,000 words take about 4 minutes to read and about 7 minutes 40 seconds to speak.
How to Use the Word Counter
- Type, paste or import a file into the editor.
- Read the core statistics: words, characters, sentences, paragraphs, syllables and more.
- Check reading and speaking time, readability scores and keyword density.
- Set a writing goal to track progress towards a target length, and check social media and SEO limits.
Reading and Speaking Time by Word Count
| Words | Reading time (238 wpm) | Speaking time (130 wpm) |
|---|---|---|
| 100 | 25 s | 46 s |
| 250 | 1 min 03 s | 1 min 55 s |
| 500 | 2 min 06 s | 3 min 51 s |
| 1,000 | 4 min 12 s | 7 min 42 s |
| 1,500 | 6 min 18 s | 11 min 32 s |
| 2,000 | 8 min 24 s | 15 min 23 s |
| 3,000 | 12 min 36 s | 23 min 05 s |
238 words per minute is the average silent reading speed for non-fiction found in a 2019 review of 190 studies. Speaking pace varies, and 130 words a minute suits a clear presentation.
How Words and Characters Are Counted
- Words: groups of characters separated by spaces or line breaks. Hyphenated words and numbers count as one.
- Characters with spaces count everything; without spaces leaves out spaces, the version some forms and platforms use.
- Sentences end at a full stop, question mark or exclamation mark; paragraphs are blocks separated by line breaks.
Word and Character Limits Worth Knowing
| Where | Limit |
|---|---|
| X (Twitter) post, standard account | 280 characters |
| Instagram caption | 2,200 characters |
| LinkedIn post | 3,000 characters |
| YouTube video title | 100 characters |
| SEO title tag (guideline) | about 60 characters |
| Common App personal essay | 650 words |
Readability and Keyword Density
The Flesch Reading Ease score runs from 0 to 100; higher is easier, and 60 to 70 is plain English. The grade-level scores estimate the school grade needed to follow the text. Keyword density shows how often words repeat. It's useful for spotting overused words, but there's no magic percentage for SEO, so write naturally.
Does your limit include references? See does word count include citations. To fix capitalisation, use the case converter, and keep a resume summary short with the free resume builder. Your text stays in your browser and isn't uploaded.
Who Uses the Word Counter?
- Students: keep essays within the word limit and check reading time.
- Writers and bloggers: check length, readability and keyword use before publishing.
- Social media and SEO: check posts, titles and meta descriptions against character limits.
How the Word Counter Saves You Time
Word processors give a word count, but not reading time, readability, keyword density or platform limits. Paste once and see them all updating as you edit.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Last updated: September 2026