Paste or type your text below to instantly count words, characters, sentences, paragraphs, and estimated reading time. Use it to check essay lengths, stay within social media character limits (Twitter 280, Instagram 2,200, LinkedIn 3,000), or estimate how long a speech or presentation will take to deliver.
| Platform | Limit | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Twitter / X | 280 characters | Post |
| 2,200 characters | Caption | |
| LinkedIn post | 3,000 characters | Post |
| LinkedIn article | ~110,000 characters | Article |
| 63,206 characters | Post | |
| TikTok | 2,200 characters | Caption |
| YouTube title | 100 characters | Title |
| YouTube description | 5,000 characters | Description |
| Google meta description | ~155 characters | SEO snippet |
| SMS | 160 characters | Single message |
Average adult silent reading speed is approximately 200 to 250 words per minute. This tool uses 200 WPM as a conservative estimate. Average speaking pace for presentations is approximately 130 words per minute. A 1,000-word essay takes about 5 minutes to read and 7 to 8 minutes to present aloud.
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