Word Counter
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Quick answer
Words are counted by the spaces between them. At an average reading speed of 200–250 words per minute, 1,000 words take about 4–5 minutes to read. A single-spaced page holds roughly 500 words; a double-spaced page about 250.
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- Characters
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- Without spaces
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- Sentences
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- Paragraphs
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- Reading time
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Reading time at 200 words per minute
| Words | Reading time | Pages (single-spaced) |
|---|---|---|
| 250 | 1.3 min | 0.5 |
| 500 | 2.5 min | 1 |
| 1,000 | 5 min | 2 |
| 1,500 | 7.5 min | 3 |
| 2,000 | 10 min | 4 |
| 3,000 | 15 min | 6 |
| 5,000 | 25 min | 10 |
How it works
Words are counted wherever there is a space between them, so the counter works for English and any other language that separates words with spaces — including Spanish, French, German, Urdu and Hindi. Reading time assumes an average of 200 words per minute. Your text is processed in your browser and never sent anywhere.
Common limits worth knowing: a tweet or X post is 280 characters, a meta description should stay under about 155 characters, college application essays are often capped at 650 words, and a typical blog post that ranks well runs 1,000–2,000 words.
Frequently asked questions
How many words is a 5-minute speech?
About 650–750 words at a typical speaking pace of 130–150 words per minute.
Does the character count include spaces?
The counter shows characters both with and without spaces.
Is my text saved?
No. Counting happens in your browser; the text is never uploaded.