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Word Counter and Reading Time
Paste your essay, assignment or answer. Get words, characters, sentences, paragraphs and reading time. Your text stays in your browser.
Reading time uses 200 words a minute and speaking time uses 130 words a minute. These are common averages.
Common questions
How are words counted?
Any group of characters separated by spaces or line breaks counts as one word.
Is my text saved?
No. The counting happens in your browser and the text is never sent anywhere.
Is this calculator free?
Yes. It is free to use and needs no sign-up.
Is the result official?
No. Results are estimates for your own planning. Check your college or university rules for the official method.
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