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Word Count Calculator
Count words, characters, sentences, and paragraphs for articles, essays, product copy, and SEO content.
Interactive calculator
Count words, characters, and structure
Paste text to measure word count, character count, sentence count, and paragraph count for writing, SEO, publishing, or assignment checks.
Results
Words
13
Characters
106
No spaces
94
Sentences
1
Paragraphs
1
How to use it
- 01Paste or type the text you want to measure.
- 02Review the word, character, sentence, and paragraph counts together.
- 03Use the result to adjust copy length for the platform or assignment you are working on.
Result guide
- Word count helps track article length, assignment limits, or platform caps.
- Character counts are useful for metadata, ads, and social copy constraints.
- Sentence and paragraph counts help estimate structure and readability at a glance.
About this calculator
Word-count tools are useful across writing, SEO, publishing, and classroom work because length targets often shape how content is drafted and edited.
A practical page should measure more than just words. Writers usually also care about character count, sentence count, and paragraph count when formatting for different platforms.
Frequently asked questions
Does this count spaces as characters?
Yes. The page shows both full character count and character count without spaces so you can use whichever metric fits the job.
Why show sentence and paragraph counts too?
Because many editors and writers use those counts to assess pacing, structure, and formatting in addition to total word count.
Can I use this for SEO copy?
Yes. It works well for article drafts, meta-supporting content, and other publishing workflows where text length matters.
Method and limitations
This calculator uses the formula and assumptions described on this page. We do not claim independent professional review. Direct references will be listed here when they support a specific rule or data source used by this calculator.
Results are estimates for general information. Verify current rules and assumptions before making financial, tax, or health decisions.
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