How to use the Word Counter
- Type or paste your text into the box.
- Word, character, sentence and paragraph counts update as you type.
- Check the estimated reading and speaking time and your top keywords.
Formula
Reading time = words ÷ 200 · Speaking time = words ÷ 130
- Words are counted as groups of letters or numbers separated by spaces, which works for English, Gujarati and Hindi.
- Sentences end with . ! ? or the danda (।).
Worked example: Checking an essay limit
Your assignment must be 800–1,000 words. Paste your draft: if it shows 1,124 words, you know to trim about 125 words. At 200 words per minute it takes roughly 5½ minutes to read.
Common word-count limits
Typical lengths to aim for:
- School essays: 250–500 words
- Blog posts that rank well: 1,000–2,000 words
- A one-minute speech: about 130 words
- A press release: 300–500 words