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Word Count and Reading Time Calculator

For writers of LinkedIn posts, articles and newsletters who want to know how long a piece takes to read. You get live word, character and sentence counts plus an estimated read time.

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How to use

How to use the Word Count and Reading Time Calculator

  1. Paste your article or post into the Text box.
  2. Read the words, characters and sentences counts.
  3. Check the read time, shown in seconds under one minute and in minutes after that.
Worked example

An example, step by step

You enter

A 61-word, six-sentence LinkedIn post of 312 characters.

The tool shows

61 words, 312 characters, 6 sentences and a read time of 17 sec.

FAQ

Questions about the Word Count and Reading Time Calculator

How is reading time calculated?

The tool divides the word count by 220 words per minute, an average adult silent reading speed.

How long does it take to read 1000 words?

At 220 words per minute it is about 4.5 minutes.

Does the word count include numbers?

Yes, groups of letters or digits count as words, while punctuation and symbols do not.

Is the Word Count and Reading Time Calculator free and private?

Yes. It is free, needs no sign-up and runs entirely in your browser, so what you type is not uploaded. You only sign in if you want to email a result to yourself or save it to your CareerByteCode profile.