How many tokens is my code snippet?
Need to count tokens in a code snippet accurately? Tokens are the unit AI providers bill in, and getting the count wrong throws off every cost estimate. This page helps developers estimating code prompt cost get an accurate count and the cost that follows from it.
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- Estimated tokens
- 0
- Words
- 0
- Characters
- 0
- Input cost at this model(GPT-5)
- $0.0000
Why this isn't trivial
The part people underestimate: code tokenizes differently from prose because symbols and indentation add tokens, so prose-based estimates are wrong. In practice the biggest savings come from counting code with a code-aware estimate, so it is worth modelling before you commit.
How it's calculated
We estimate this by tokenizing the code and pricing it at the model's input rate. Every figure uses the current provider prices baked into the site (reviewed daily), and you can override any input to match your own assumptions.
Frequently asked questions
Does code use more tokens than prose?+
Often — punctuation, symbols and indentation add tokens per line.
Why count code separately?+
Prose ratios underestimate code, throwing off your cost estimate.
Are these prices up to date?+
Yes. The model prices behind this calculator are refreshed and reviewed daily, so your estimate reflects current provider rates rather than a stale snapshot.
Related
Estimates for planning. Pricing data last reviewed 28 July 2026.