Word Counter
A word counter shows how many words your text contains as you type. Toolvetta’s word counter also counts characters, sentences, paragraphs and lines, and estimates reading and speaking time, so you can hit an essay, article or speech length. Nothing you type is uploaded.
Runs in your browser. Your files and text are not uploaded.
How to count words
- Type or paste your text into the box.
- Read the live word, character, sentence and paragraph counts.
- Check the reading and speaking time estimates.
- Copy or clear the text when you’re done.
Word Counter: frequently asked questions
How do I count the words in my essay?
Paste the essay into the box and the word count appears instantly, updating as you edit. Copy your text from Word, Google Docs or a PDF; formatting is ignored.
How are words counted?
Any group of characters separated by spaces or line breaks counts as one word. So “well-known” is one word, “e-mail address” is two, and a number like 2026 counts as a word.
How many pages is 1,000 words?
About 2 pages single-spaced or 4 pages double-spaced, using a 12-point font on A4 or Letter paper. 500 words is about 1 page single-spaced.
How many words is a 5-minute speech?
At a typical speaking pace of about 130 words per minute, a 5-minute speech is roughly 650 words. Paste your script to see its speaking time.
How long does it take to read my text?
Reading time is estimated at about 200 words per minute, so 1,000 words takes roughly 5 minutes to read.
Does the word count include spaces and punctuation?
No. Spaces and punctuation separate words but are not words themselves. To count characters with and without spaces, or check limits for X posts and SMS, use the Character Counter.
How do I check the word count in Google Docs or Word?
In Google Docs, open Tools › Word count or press Ctrl+Shift+C. In Microsoft Word, the count is in the status bar, or under Review › Word Count. This page works for text from any app.
Does this word counter save or upload my essay?
No. Counting happens in your browser and nothing is stored or sent. To change the capitalisation of your text, use the Case Converter.
Built and tested by Zia Ur Rehman · Updated October 2026