How are words counted?

Words are counted by splitting text on whitespace boundaries. Consecutive non-whitespace characters are treated as a single word. This method works reliably for English and most Latin-script languages.

Why are there two different byte counts?

UTF-8 is the universal web encoding where ASCII characters use 1 byte and Korean characters use 3 bytes. EUC-KR is a legacy Korean encoding where Korean characters use 2 bytes. Both are shown for compatibility checks.

How is reading time calculated?

Reading time is estimated based on an average reading speed of approximately 200 words per minute for English text. This is a widely accepted average for adult readers reading non-technical content.

Does it count characters with or without spaces?

Both counts are provided. The main character count includes all characters including spaces, while a separate count excluding spaces is displayed in the detailed statistics section.

Can I check if my text fits in a tweet?

Yes, the SNS character limits section shows your current character count against the Twitter/X limit of 280 characters, along with limits for Instagram captions, YouTube titles, and KakaoTalk messages.

Character Counter - Word Count Byte Calculator | Free Online Tool

Input

Characters

Characters (excluding spaces)

Words

Bytes

Detailed Statistics

Sentences0

Lines0

Paragraphs0

Korean0

English0

Numbers0

SNS Character Limits

Twitter/X0/280

Instagram0/2200

YouTube Title0/100

Usage Tips

SEO Optimization

Meta descriptions 155-160 characters, titles 60 characters or less recommended.

Reading Time

Average reading speed is approximately 200 words per minute.

What is Text Counter?

Text Counter is a comprehensive text analysis tool that counts characters, words, sentences, paragraphs, and lines in real time. It also calculates byte sizes in UTF-8 and EUC-KR encodings, estimates reading and speaking time, and checks your text against social media character limits for platforms like Twitter/X, Instagram, YouTube, and KakaoTalk. Whether you are writing a tweet, optimizing SEO meta descriptions, or counting words for an assignment, this tool provides instant and accurate statistics.

Real-time character, word, sentence, and paragraph counting
Byte size calculation in both UTF-8 and EUC-KR encodings
Estimated reading time and speaking time calculation
Social media character limit checks (Twitter/X, Instagram, YouTube)
Detailed breakdown of English characters, Korean characters, and numbers
Load text from files for quick analysis

How to Use

1
Enter or paste text
Type directly into the text area or paste content from another source. All statistics update instantly as you type.
2
Review basic statistics
Check the character count, word count, line count, and other basic metrics displayed at the top of the results area.
3
Check detailed statistics
Expand the detailed statistics section to see byte sizes, reading/speaking time estimates, and character type breakdowns.
4
Monitor SNS limits
View the social media character limit indicators to ensure your text fits within platform constraints like Twitter's 280-character limit.

Frequently Asked Questions

Tips & Best Practices

For SEO meta descriptions, aim for 155-160 characters to avoid truncation in search engine results pages.
Keep page titles under 60 characters for optimal display in search results.
Twitter/X allows 280 characters per tweet — use the SNS limit checker to stay within bounds.
When writing for international audiences, check byte sizes since multi-byte characters like CJK take more storage.
Use the reading time estimate to gauge whether your content length is appropriate for your target audience.
Load large documents directly from files using the Load File button instead of copying and pasting.