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Common Word Count Targets
Social Media
Tweet / X post: 280 characters maximum
Instagram caption: 2,200 characters (algorithm favours 125–150 chars for previews)
LinkedIn post: 3,000 characters; first 210 visible before "see more"
TikTok caption: 2,200 characters
Facebook post: 63,206 characters (no practical limit for most uses)
SEO Content
Meta description: 150–160 characters for optimal display in search results
Title tag: 50–60 characters
Blog post (informational): 1,500–2,500 words to compete for most keywords
Pillar content / long guide: 3,000–8,000+ words for competitive head terms
Academic Writing
Abstract: 150–300 words typically
Short essay: 500–1,000 words
Standard essay: 1,500–5,000 words
Dissertation: 10,000–100,000 words depending on level
Reading Time: How It's Calculated
Our reading time estimate uses an average adult reading speed of 210 words per minute — this is the median for silent reading of average-complexity prose. Technical content (code, academic writing, dense arguments) is typically read at 150–180 words/minute. Easy fiction reads at 250–300 words/minute. Our estimate is a useful benchmark, not a precise measurement.