How is the "word count" calculated?

Chinese characters count per character and English per word; the two add up to the total — consistent with the conventions of major content platforms.

What is the byte count for?

Database varchar lengths and API payload limits are measured in bytes — one Han character takes 3 bytes in UTF-8.

Word & Character Counter

Free online word counter: characters, English words, lines, paragraphs, UTF-8 bytes and reading time in real time.

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What is Word & Character Counter?

Writing blog posts, papers or SEO copy demands precise length control. This tool counts in real time: total characters (with and without spaces), Chinese characters, English words, lines, paragraphs and UTF-8 bytes, and estimates reading time at 300 Chinese characters or 200 English words per minute. Mixed Chinese-English text is counted separately for accuracy.

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FAQ

How is the "word count" calculated?: Chinese characters count per character and English per word; the two add up to the total — consistent with the conventions of major content platforms.
What is the byte count for?: Database varchar lengths and API payload limits are measured in bytes — one Han character takes 3 bytes in UTF-8.

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Last updated 2026-09-04