# Word & Character Counter

> Count words, characters, sentences and paragraphs, with reading time and readability.

To count words and characters, paste your text above. The counter reports words, characters with and without spaces, sentences and paragraphs, plus estimated reading and speaking time and a Flesch Reading Ease score with its plain-English interpretation.

**URL:** https://convertto.tech/t/word-counter
**Category:** Text Tools (https://convertto.tech/c/text-tools)
**Privacy:** Runs entirely in the browser; no upload
**Cost:** Free, no sign-up
**Last updated:** 2026-08-01

## Key facts

- **Privacy:** Runs entirely in your browser — nothing is uploaded
- **Cost:** Free, unlimited, no sign-up

## How to use

1. Enter or paste your text.
2. The result appears immediately — copy or download it.

## FAQ

### What is a good Flesch Reading Ease score?

For general audiences aim for 60–70, which is plain English understandable by most adults. Below 30 the text reads as academic. Journalism typically targets 60–70; legal and scientific writing often falls under 30.

### How is reading time calculated?

Words divided by 238 per minute, the average silent adult reading speed found in reading research. Speaking time uses 130 words per minute, which suits presentations and voiceovers.

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