How are Chinese characters counted?

Each CJK character counts as one character. Word count for CJK uses a character-based heuristic rather than space-delimited tokens.

Does it count spaces separately?

Yes. You get both character counts with spaces and without spaces, plus a dedicated space count.

How is reading time calculated?

Reading time uses a standard words-per-minute rate adjusted for CJK content density.

Yes. Use the import button to load a local .txt file. The file is read in-browser and not uploaded anywhere.

Word and Character Counter

Count words, characters, lines, paragraphs, and reading time instantly. CJK-aware counting with live stats as you type.

Files and content are processed locally in your browser and are not uploaded to our server.

About this tool

Paste or type any text to see live statistics: words, characters with and without spaces, lines, paragraphs, sentences, and estimated reading time. Chinese, Japanese, and Korean characters are counted individually for accurate multilingual metrics.

How to use

Live word, character, line, paragraph, and sentence counts
Separate counts with and without spaces
CJK-aware character and word estimation
Reading time estimate based on average speed
Import .txt files from your device
Enter text: Paste, type, or import a plain text file into the input area.
Review stats: All counters update automatically as you edit.
Export if needed: Copy stats or download the text for further editing.

Examples

Check Twitter/X or LinkedIn character limits before posting
Estimate reading time for blog drafts and newsletters
Verify manuscript length for submission guidelines
Count CJK characters for translation billing

Limitations

Very large texts over 5 MB may slow the browser tab
Sentence detection relies on simple punctuation rules, not NLP
Word count for mixed Latin/CJK text is an estimate
The text entered in the tool is processed directly in your browser and is not sent to a server.

FAQ

How are Chinese characters counted?: Each CJK character counts as one character. Word count for CJK uses a character-based heuristic rather than space-delimited tokens.
Does it count spaces separately?: Yes. You get both character counts with spaces and without spaces, plus a dedicated space count.
How is reading time calculated?: Reading time uses a standard words-per-minute rate adjusted for CJK content density.
Can I import a file?: Yes. Use the import button to load a local .txt file. The file is read in-browser and not uploaded anywhere.