Sentence Counter

Count sentences in any text

Your Text

Statistics

Sentences

Paragraphs

8.1 words

Avg Sentence Length

#10

3 words

Shortest Sentence

15 words

Longest Sentence

7 words57 characters

Writing clearly requires attention to sentence structure.

4 words30 characters

Short sentences create impact.

15 words102 characters

Longer sentences, on the other hand, can convey more complex ideas and relationships between concepts.

7 words46 characters

How many sentences should a paragraph contain?

10 words64 characters

Most style guides suggest three to five sentences per paragraph.

10 words62 characters

However, the ideal length depends on the context and audience.

10 words68 characters

Good writers vary their sentence length to maintain reader interest.

9 words58 characters

They mix punchy, short sentences with more elaborate ones.

6 words37 characters

This rhythm keeps the reader engaged!

#10

3 words16 characters

Don't you agree?

What is Sentence Counter?

The Sentence Counter analyzes your text and counts sentences, along with paragraphs, words, and characters. Perfect for writers who need to hit specific sentence counts for essays, articles, or academic papers.

How to use

Paste or type your text into the input area.
View the live sentence count along with paragraph, word, and character statistics.
Copy the statistics summary or use the breakdown to optimize your writing structure.

Result

Checking a 500-word college essay — paste the text and see 23 sentences across 5 paragraphs, with an average sentence length of 21.7 words, helping you vary sentence structure.