Word Counter
Count words, characters, sentences, and estimate reading time
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⏱ Estimated reading time
Average reader (200 wpm)0 sec
Fast reader (300 wpm)0 sec
Speaking aloud (130 wpm)0 sec
About Word Count
Common word count targets
Blog post: 1,000–2,000 words · Short story: 1,000–7,500 words · Novel: 80,000–100,000 words · Resume: 400–700 words · LinkedIn summary: 300–500 words · Tweet: 280 characters · WhatsApp status: 139 characters.
Reading speed
The average adult reads approximately 200–250 words per minute (wpm) for non-fiction. Fiction is typically read at 300–350 wpm. Speaking pace for presentations is about 130–150 wpm.