Sentence Counter
Count the sentences in your text and measure the average sentence length — a quick readability check for essays, articles and reports.
Sentences
2
Words
23
Average sentence length
11.5 words
Longest sentence
17 words
Readability
Easy to read
How this was worked out
- How it countsSentences are split on full stops, question marks and exclamation marks.
Formula
Average sentence length = total words ÷ number of sentences
Frequently asked questions
Around 15–20 words reads comfortably for most audiences; mixing short and long sentences keeps prose engaging.
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