Enter the details below to convert characters to words or vice versa.

Characters Words (Estimated)
1-5 Characters 1 Word
10 Characters 2 – 3 Words
50 Characters 8 – 10 Words
100 Characters 15 – 20 Words
200 Characters 31 – 40 Words
300 Characters 46 – 60 Words
400 Characters 62 – 80 Words
500 Characters 77 – 100 Words
600 Characters 92 – 120 Words
700 Characters 108 – 140 Words
800 Characters 123 – 160 Words
900 Characters 138 – 180 Words
1000 Characters 154 – 200 Words
1500 Characters 231 – 300 Words
2000 Characters 308 – 400 Words
2500 Characters 385 – 500 Words
5000 Characters 769 – 1000 Words
10000 Characters 1538 – 2000 Words

How To Use Characters to Words Calculator

Enter the number of characters in the provided box, and our tool will instantly give you a range of estimated words. If you need to convert characters to pages, we've got you covered. The page estimates are based on a double-spaced Times New Roman 12 point font.

Average Characters in Words

Typically, text has about 5 to 6.5 characters per word, including spaces and punctuation. Examples:

  • The Great Gatsby: 5.44 characters/word.
  • Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone: 5.55 characters/word.
  • A New York Times article: 6.05 characters/word.

To estimate without spaces, subtract 1 from the average, giving 4 to 5.5 characters per word.

Estimation Methodology

Our tool divides your character count by 6.5 for the lower range and by 5 for the upper range. For instance, 1000 characters equate to approximately 154 to 200 words.

Importance of Readability

Clear and readable content ensures your audience understands your message. Factors influencing readability include sentence length, structure, and word length. While short words enhance readability, context and audience dictate when to use longer words.