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Keyword density
Start typing to see your most-used words - handy for spotting repetition and checking SEO focus keywords.
Character limits
X counts links as 23 characters and most emoji as 2, so its real remaining count can differ slightly.
Counts update live on every keystroke and match how word processors count - hyphenated words count once, numbers count as words.
Everything runs in your browser. Nothing is uploaded, tracked, or stored on a server - drafts autosave only to your own device.
No sign-up, no limits, no ads chasing you around. It even keeps working offline once the page has loaded.
How many pages is my word count?
Page count depends on font, size, margins, and spacing, so publishers and teachers use a standard convention: 12-point Times New Roman with 1-inch margins. On that basis a single-spaced page holds about 500 words and a double-spaced page about 250. Quick reference:
| Word count | Pages (single-spaced) | Pages (double-spaced) |
|---|---|---|
| 250 words | ½ page | 1 page |
| 500 words | 1 page | 2 pages |
| 750 words | 1½ pages | 3 pages |
| 1,000 words | 2 pages | 4 pages |
| 1,500 words | 3 pages | 6 pages |
| 2,000 words | 4 pages | 8 pages |
| 2,500 words | 5 pages | 10 pages |
| 5,000 words | 10 pages | 20 pages |
| 10,000 words | 20 pages | 40 pages |
How many words is a speech or presentation?
Most people present at 125–150 words per minute - slower than conversation, because pauses and emphasis eat time. So a 5-minute speech is roughly 625–750 words, and a 20-minute talk runs about 2,500–3,000. Write to the low end if you use slides or expect questions.
| Speaking time | Slow pace (125 wpm) | Average pace (150 wpm) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 minute | 125 words | 150 words |
| 2 minutes | 250 words | 300 words |
| 3 minutes | 375 words | 450 words |
| 5 minutes | 625 words | 750 words |
| 10 minutes | 1,250 words | 1,500 words |
| 15 minutes | 1,875 words | 2,250 words |
| 20 minutes | 2,500 words | 3,000 words |
| 30 minutes | 3,750 words | 4,500 words |
| 60 minutes | 7,500 words | 9,000 words |
Word count guidelines for essays, blogs, and books
Common targets and hard limits writers are asked to hit, in one place:
| Format | Typical length or limit |
|---|---|
| X (Twitter) post | 280 characters (standard accounts) |
| SMS text message | 160 characters per segment (70 with emoji) |
| Meta description | ~160 characters recommended |
| Instagram caption | 2,200 characters max |
| Common App personal essay | 250–650 words |
| High school essay | 300–1,000 words |
| Blog post | 1,000–2,500 words |
| College term paper | 1,500–5,000 words |
| Short story | 1,000–7,500 words |
| Novella | 17,500–40,000 words |
| NaNoWriMo novel goal | 50,000 words |
| Adult novel | 70,000–100,000 words |
Frequently asked questions
How does this word counter count words?
A word is any run of characters separated by spaces or line breaks, so hyphenated compounds like “well-known” count as one word and numbers count as words. For languages written without spaces, such as Chinese and Japanese, each character is counted as a word. This closely matches how word processors like Microsoft Word and Google Docs count, though different tools can differ by a word or two on edge cases.
How many pages is 1,000 words?
About 2 pages single-spaced or 4 pages double-spaced, using the standard convention of 12-point Times New Roman with 1-inch margins. Font, font size, margins, and paragraph spacing all shift the result, so treat page estimates as approximations.
How many words is a 5-minute speech?
Roughly 625–750 words. Most people speak at 125–150 words per minute in a presentation, so multiply your speaking time in minutes by your pace. Slow down for emphasis and pauses and you'll land near the lower end.
Is my text saved or sent anywhere?
No. Everything is calculated by JavaScript running in your browser - your text is never uploaded, logged, or shared. As a convenience, a draft is autosaved to your own browser's local storage on your device, and pressing Clear removes it.
Why do some emoji count as 2 characters?
Computers store text as UTF-16 code units, and many emoji and rare symbols take two units. This counter counts characters the same way, which matches how most platforms enforce their limits - X (Twitter), for example, counts most emoji as 2 characters.
What is the character limit on X (Twitter)?
280 characters for standard accounts (paid subscribers can post longer). Note that X counts every link as 23 characters regardless of its real length, and most emoji count as 2.
How accurate are the reading time and speaking time estimates?
They use widely cited averages: 225 words per minute for silent reading and 150 words per minute for speaking. Real speeds vary with the reader, the audience, and how technical the text is, so treat them as good planning estimates rather than guarantees.
Does the word counter work offline?
Yes. The entire tool is a single page with no server calls, so once it has loaded it keeps working without a connection. You can even save the page to your device and use it anywhere.