How is a "word" defined?

Any run of non-whitespace characters separated by whitespace counts as one word.

How is reading time estimated?

Using an average adult silent-reading speed of about 200 words per minute.

Word/Character Counter

Count words, characters, and estimated reading time as you type.

Text

Words: 0
Characters: 0
Characters (no spaces): 0
Reading time: 0 min

How it works

As you type or paste text, it is split into words and characters locally in your browser to show live counts, plus an estimated reading time based on average reading speed.

Example

Short sentence

The quick brown fox jumps.5 words, 26 characters

FAQ

How is a "word" defined?: Any run of non-whitespace characters separated by whitespace counts as one word.
How is reading time estimated?: Using an average adult silent-reading speed of about 200 words per minute.