How is reading time calculated?

Reading time is estimated using an average adult reading speed of 200 words per minute. The result is rounded up to the nearest half-minute, so a 450-word text shows "3 min" and a 50-word text shows "< 1 min".

Does character count include spaces?

Yes. The tool shows both the total character count (including spaces and punctuation) and a separate count with spaces removed, so you can see both figures at a glance.

How are sentences detected?

A sentence boundary is counted each time a period (.), exclamation mark (!), or question mark (?) appears in the text. Consecutive punctuation marks count as one boundary.

How are paragraphs counted?

A paragraph is defined as a block of text separated from the next by one or more blank lines. A single unbroken block with no blank lines counts as one paragraph.

Is my text stored or sent anywhere?

No. All processing happens entirely in your browser using JavaScript. Nothing is sent to any server, and no data is saved after you leave or refresh the page.

What is average word length?

Average word length is the total number of alphabetical and numerical characters across all words divided by the total word count. It gives a rough indicator of vocabulary complexity.

Text Statistics Tool

Name: Text Statistics Tool
Availability: InStock
Author: Nham Vu

Paste any text and instantly see word count, character count, sentence count, paragraph count, average word length, and estimated reading time.

Your Text

Words

Characters

Chars (no spaces)

Sentences

Paragraphs

Avg Word Length

Estimated Reading Time

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Based on 200 words per minute

Unique Words

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Distinct words (case-insensitive)

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Summary

Paste any text and instantly see word count, character count, sentence count, paragraph count, average word length, and estimated reading time.

How it works

Paste or type your text into the input area on the left.
Statistics update instantly as you type — no button press required.
Word count is calculated by splitting on whitespace and filtering empty tokens.
Sentence count detects endings marked by periods, exclamation marks, and question marks.
Paragraph count tracks blocks separated by one or more blank lines.
Reading time is estimated at 200 words per minute, rounded up to the nearest half-minute.

Use cases

Check the word count of an essay, article, or blog post before submitting.
Verify that a social media caption or ad copy fits within a character limit.
Estimate how long a presentation script or podcast script will take to read aloud.
Evaluate readability by checking average word length and sentence density.
Quickly count paragraphs in a structured document or report.
Compare two drafts side by side by pasting each into the tool separately.
Monitor text growth while writing in real time.
Audit client-supplied content for length requirements.

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Last updated: 2026-06-03 · Reviewed by Nham Vu