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Essay Word Counter

Count words, characters, paragraphs & track progress toward assignment limits

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Statistics

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Words
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Characters
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Chars (no spaces)
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Sentences
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Paragraphs
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Reading Time
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Speaking Time

Estimated Pages

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Single Spaced (TNR 12pt)
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Double Spaced (TNR 12pt)

Word Limit Progress

Keyword Density

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About Essay Word Counter

Our Essay Word Counter is designed specifically for students who need to track their essay length against assignment requirements. Unlike basic word counters, this tool shows you progress bars for common word limits, page estimates, reading time, and keyword density.

Common Essay Word Counts

Frequently Asked Questions

How many words is one page?
With standard formatting (Times New Roman 12pt, 1-inch margins), a single-spaced page has approximately 500 words and a double-spaced page has approximately 250 words.
Is reading time accurate?
Reading time is estimated at 225 words per minute (average adult reading speed). Actual reading speed varies from 150-300 WPM depending on the reader and text complexity.
How is speaking time calculated?
Speaking time is estimated at 140 words per minute, which is a comfortable presentation pace. Fast speakers may reach 160+ WPM while slow speakers may be around 120 WPM.

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