Word & Character Counter
Count words, characters, sentences, and paragraphs in real time. Includes readability score (Flesch-Kincaid), estimated reading time, and speaking time.
How to Use the Word Counter
Type or paste your text into the editor and all statistics update in real time. The tool counts words, characters (with and without spaces), sentences, and paragraphs. It also calculates estimated reading time at 225 words per minute and speaking time at 150 words per minute, which are standard averages for adults.
What Is the Flesch-Kincaid Readability Score?
The Flesch-Kincaid grade level estimates the US school grade needed to understand your text. A score of 8.0 means an eighth grader can comprehend it. The formula factors in average sentence length and syllable count per word. Professional writing typically targets a grade level of 7-8, while academic writing may score 12 or higher. Use our Case Converter to quickly reformat your text after checking readability. Aiming for a lower score makes your content accessible to a broader audience, which is especially important for web content where readers scan quickly.
Common Use Cases
Check essay or article word counts against assignment requirements. Verify that meta descriptions stay under 155 characters. Ensure social media posts fit platform limits. Measure the readabilityof marketing copy, help documentation, or email campaigns. Compare different versions of your text with the Text Diff Checker. Convert your finalized text to HTML with the Markdown to HTML converter. Estimate how long a speech or presentation script will take to deliver. All processing happens locally in your browser — your text is never sent to any server, making it safe for confidential documents.