Word Counter: Words, Characters, Pages and Reading Time
Paste or type your text to see words, characters, sentences, paragraphs and an estimate of pages at single and double spacing, plus how long it takes to read or say aloud. Nothing you type is sent anywhere.
How to use it
Paste or type your text in the box.
Read the counts as you type.
Use the page estimate as a guide: fonts, margins and headings change real page counts.
Frequently asked questions
How many words is a page?
Roughly 500 words single-spaced or 250 words double-spaced, in a 12-point font with one-inch margins. Real counts vary with font, spacing and headings.
How is reading time estimated?
At about 238 words per minute for silent reading and about 130 words per minute for speaking, common averages for adult readers.