Sentence Counter, Count Sentences & Avg Length
Sentence count, average length and the long sentences worth splitting, live.
Readability tip: an average of 15–20 words per sentence reads best on the web.
About this tool
Counts sentences and calculates the average, shortest and longest sentence in words, a quick readability signal. Web writing reads best at 15–20 words per sentence on average. Sentences over 25 words are listed so you can split them.
Detection understands common abbreviations such as Mr., Dr., e.g. and U.S., so they do not end a sentence early, and it recognises the Urdu and Hindi full stops (۔ and ।).
How to use
- 1. Paste text.
- 2. Stats update live.
- 3. Rewrite any sentence in the long-sentence list.
Frequently asked questions
Is it free?
Yes.
How are sentences detected?
Text is split after . ! ? (and the Urdu and Hindi full stops) followed by a space, while common abbreviations like Dr. and e.g. are kept inside the sentence.
What sentence length is ideal?
Mix short and medium sentences and aim for a 15–20 word average. Anything over 25 words is usually easier to read as two sentences.
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