How to use our Average Word Length Calculator
Paste or type your text into the box above. The calculator will instantly measure the average word length in your text as you type.
What is average word length?
Average word length is the average number of letters in each word in a piece of text. It is calculated by dividing the total number of letters by the total number of words.
What is median word length?
Median word length is the middle word length when all word lengths are sorted from shortest to longest. It can give a more representative view of your text when a few unusually long words would otherwise skew the average.
Why use an average word length calculator?
This tool can help you better understand the complexity and readability of your writing. It is useful for writers, students, teachers, editors, and anyone analyzing text.