DevTool Desk

Word/Character Counter

14

Words

69

Characters

56

Characters (no spaces)

1

Sentences

1

Paragraphs

4 sec read

Reading time

Type or paste text to see a live breakdown of word count, character count (with and without spaces), sentences, paragraphs, and an estimated reading time — useful for meeting length limits on tweets, meta descriptions, essays, or scripts.

Frequently asked questions

How is reading time calculated?

It's based on an average adult silent reading speed of 200 words per minute — a common estimate used by publishing platforms. Actual reading speed varies by reader and content complexity.

How are sentences and paragraphs counted?

Sentences are counted by splitting on '.', '!', and '?'. Paragraphs are counted by splitting on blank lines (a line with only whitespace), which mirrors how most word processors define a paragraph break.