ClarityHow to use this tool
- Enter your text.
- Select Update result to view the result.
- Check the method and assumptions below before using the result.
Input reference and sample values
Use the units and choices shown for each field. Sample values are provided for practice, not as recommendations.
| Input | Format and units | Sample |
|---|---|---|
| Your text | Keep the structure and separators shown in the sample. Line breaks are retained in this input. | One small step |
Result for these sample inputs
3 words
- Characters
- 14
- Characters without whitespace
- 12
- Estimated reading time (minutes)
- 1
Select Try the example in the form to load these values and calculate them again. This replaces the current form inputs. Compare the result with the method and worked explanation below.
The method, explained
Words are nonempty whitespace-separated tokens. Characters count Unicode code points; reading time uses 200 words per minute, rounded up.
“One small step” contains 3 words and 14 characters including spaces.
Understanding your result
Word boundaries depend on the counting convention explained below. Review character counts separately when a form or publisher applies a character limit.
What to keep in mind
Hyphenated terms count as one token. Languages without spaces need a language-specific tokenizer. Emoji may contain multiple Unicode code points.
Common questions
Is my text uploaded?
No. Counting runs in your browser, and this tool does not store the text.
Why might another editor show a different count?
Applications differ in their handling of hyphens, punctuation, Unicode and languages without spaces.
Methodology maintained by ClarityKit. How these tools are built and checked.