Text Tools
Word Counter
Measure words, characters, sentences, lines, reading time, and estimated English readability as you type.
Calculations happen locally in your browser.
How to use this tool
- Type or paste text into the box. Nothing is uploaded.
- Review the live result and use Copy result when you need to share it.
How the transformation works
Words use letter-and-number runs, reading time uses 200 words per minute, and the Flesch estimates use sentence length plus a documented English syllable heuristic.
Formula
Words use letter-and-number runs, reading time uses 200 words per minute, and the Flesch estimates use sentence length plus a documented English syllable heuristic.
Step-by-step calculation
- Type or paste text into the box. Nothing is uploaded.
- Words use letter-and-number runs, reading time uses 200 words per minute, and the Flesch estimates use sentence length plus a documented English syllable heuristic.
- Check the displayed result, then copy it if needed.
Worked example
A 400-word article has an estimated reading time of 2 minutes; the displayed reading-ease and grade values provide an approximate English readability check.
Risk guidance
Frequently asked questions
Does this tool send my inputs anywhere?
No. The interactive calculation runs in your browser and this site does not submit tool inputs to a backend.
How should I use the result?
Check that the entered units and values match your situation, especially around dates, breaks, and rounding.