Word Count & Readability

Words, characters, reading time, and readability score

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Paste or type content for instant word count, character count, reading time, and readability analysis.

Frequently Asked Questions

How is reading time calculated?
Average adult reading speed is 200–250 words per minute. This tool uses 225 WPM. Speaking time uses 130 WPM, which is typical for presentations.
What is Flesch-Kincaid readability?
A formula that estimates the US grade level needed to understand text. Based on sentence length and syllable count. Most web content should aim for grade 6–8 for broad accessibility.

Word Count & Readability Analyzer

Instantly count words, characters, sentences, paragraphs, and estimate reading time and speaking time. Includes Flesch-Kincaid readability grade level.