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Word Count Tool - Character & Word Counter
Free word count tool. Count words, characters, sentences, and paragraphs in your text. Perfect for essays, articles, and social media.
Word Count Tool
Count words and characters
Text Statistics
Enter your values to see results
and click the "Calculate" button
Word Counter Tool
Count words, characters, sentences, and paragraphs in your text. Useful for essays, articles, social media posts, and meeting word limits.
Common Limits
Twitter: 280 chars | Instagram: 2200 chars | Essay: varies
Average reading speed: ~250 words/minute. Average page: ~500 words.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many words per page?
A standard double-spaced page has about 250 words. Single-spaced is about 500 words per page.
What counts as a word?
Words are separated by spaces or punctuation. Numbers and hyphenated words count as single words.
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