Sentence & Paragraph Counter
Count sentences and paragraphs and see average sentence length — a quick structure check for essays and articles.
How to use
- 1Paste your text.
- 2Review sentence and paragraph counts and the average sentence length.
How it's calculated
Sentences end with . ! ? or … followed by a capital letter or number; paragraphs are separated by blank lines.
Frequently asked questions
What is a good average sentence length?
Around 15–20 words is easy to read for most audiences. Plain-language guides often recommend keeping most sentences under 25 words.
How are paragraphs detected?
A paragraph is any block of text separated from the next by an empty line.
Do abbreviations like 'e.g.' break sentences?
Only if followed by a capital letter. Most abbreviations mid-sentence are not counted as sentence ends.