Word to Token Estimator
Convert between words, characters and tokens.
Results update automatically as you type.
Result
~1,333 tokens
1,000 words · 5,332 characters
- Tokens
- 1,333
- Words
- 1,000
- Characters
- 5,332
Convert between words, characters and tokens in either direction. Useful for turning a page count or word budget into an approximate token count when you are planning prompts and costs.
How this is calculated
This calculator uses the tokens formulas described in our methodology. All figures are estimates for planning; verify current pricing with each provider before relying on them.
Worked example (defaults)
With the default inputs above, here is the result:
Result
~1,333 tokens
1,000 words · 5,332 characters
- Tokens
- 1,333
- Words
- 1,000
- Characters
- 5,332
Frequently asked questions
How many tokens is a word?+
For English prose, one token is roughly 0.75 words, so 1,000 words is about 1,333 tokens. Code and JSON are denser.