How is reading time calculated?

Reading time is estimated at 200 words per minute, which is the average silent reading speed for adults. The result is rounded to the nearest half-minute.

What counts as a sentence?

Sentences are counted by splitting on sentence-ending punctuation: periods, exclamation marks, and question marks followed by a space or end of text.

Does the tool store my text?

No. All analysis happens entirely in your browser. Nothing is sent to any server and nothing is stored after you leave or refresh the page.

What is average word length?

Average word length is the total number of letters (non-space characters in words) divided by the total number of words. It gives a rough measure of vocabulary complexity.

How are paragraphs counted?

Paragraphs are counted as blocks of non-empty lines separated by one or more blank lines, similar to how most word processors define a paragraph.

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Summary

Paste any text to 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 in real time as you type.
Review all metrics in the dashboard cards on the right.
Use the Clear button to reset the input and stats.

Use cases

Check word and character counts for essays, articles, or social media posts.
Estimate reading time before publishing blog content.
Analyze sentence length and paragraph structure for readability.
Verify text meets platform limits (Twitter, LinkedIn, SMS).
Get a quick overview of document stats without installing software.
Compare the density of two different drafts side by side.

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Last updated: 2026-09-22 · Reviewed by Nham Vu