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Sentence Counter

Paste or type any text to instantly count sentences, words, characters, and paragraphs. Get an estimated reading time for articles, essays, and content.

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Reading time

How to Use

  1. Paste or type your text in the input box.
  2. View live counts for sentences, words, characters, and paragraphs.
  3. Check the estimated reading time based on average reading speed.

Examples

Blog post

A typical 800-word blog post has about 40–50 sentences and ~4 minutes reading time.

Social caption

Short captions often have 1–2 sentences and under 30 words.

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How to Use Sentence Counter: Complete Guide (2026)5 min read

Frequently Asked Questions

How are sentences counted?
Sentences are split on common terminators (. ! ?) followed by whitespace or end of text.
What reading speed is used?
We use 200 words per minute, a common average for adult readers.