Paragraph Counter
Count paragraphs and see your text’s structure at a glance — words per paragraph, sentences per paragraph, and where the walls of text are.
About this tool
Paragraphs are units of structure, and their length shapes how scannable your writing is. Online, paragraphs of 1–4 sentences keep readers moving; in print, 3–6 sentences is typical.
This tool counts each block of text separated by a line break as a paragraph and shows averages so you can spot overlong blocks worth splitting.
A common editing rule: one idea per paragraph. If a paragraph’s word count is far above your average, it probably contains two ideas.
Everything runs locally in your browser — your text is never uploaded, stored, or shared.
Frequently asked questions
How long should a paragraph be?
For web writing, 40–80 words (1–4 sentences). For essays and print, 100–200 words is normal. There’s no hard rule — but if every paragraph tops 150 words, most screens show an unbroken wall of text.
Do single lines count as paragraphs?
Yes — every non-empty line separated by a line break counts, matching how word processors count. Headings and list items in plain text each count as one paragraph.
How many paragraphs is a 1,000-word essay?
Typically 7–10 paragraphs: an introduction, 5–8 body paragraphs of 100–150 words each, and a conclusion.