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Average Word Length Calculator

Average word length and average sentence length of a text — quick readability indicators.

Also known as word length, average characters per word.

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Result

Average word length

4.65 letters

Words
37
Characters
214
Characters (no spaces)
177
Sentences
3
Paragraphs
2
Reading time
1 min
Speaking time
1 min

About the Average Word Length Calculator

Average word length and average sentence length of a text — quick readability indicators.

Also known as: word length, average characters per word.

How to use this calculator

  1. Enter your text.
  2. The result updates instantly as you type — press Calculate (or Enter) at any time.
  3. Review the breakdown shown under the main result.
  4. Use Copy result or Share to save the answer or send a link with your inputs.

Average Word Length formula

Words split on whitespace; reading ≈ 238 wpm; speaking ≈ 150 wpm