Result
This page has no server side at all. The table you paste is parsed by JavaScript inside your own browser, the chart is drawn on a canvas element on your machine, and the export file is assembled locally. Nothing is uploaded, stored or written to any log. You can disconnect from the network after the page has loaded and everything will still work — which is the simplest way to verify the claim yourself.
Facts and limits of this method
| Counting unit | Characters with spaces — text length as-is, including spaces and line breaks |
|---|---|
| 1800 characters | The standard manuscript page — the base standard in translation and publishing |
| 1600 characters | Used in translation and editorial standards of some countries and agencies |
| 2000 characters | A round standard convenient for a quick ballpark estimate |
| 2500 and 3000 characters | Denser pages — used, for example, in layouts with a small font size |
| Formula | Pages = characters with spaces ÷ characters per page, rounded to one decimal |
When it misleads you
- The calculation ignores layout: headings, lists, tables, indents and images on a real printed page take up more room than the same number of characters of plain text.
- The "page" standard is not universally standardized — 1800 characters is common in the CIS region, but translation agencies, publishers and studios in other countries use different values, from 1500 to 3000 characters.
- Characters are counted by code point, not by "visible" character — an emoji made of several code points or a composite character can slightly skew the count compared to what a text editor shows.
- The fractional part of the result (say, 3.4 pages) does not mean a physical page will be exactly 40% full — it is only the ratio of text volume to the standard, without accounting for formatting.
How it is calculated
Characters with spaces are counted as the length of the whole text, including spaces, punctuation and line breaks — no exceptions.
If the "custom characters per page" field is filled in with a value above zero, it is used; otherwise the standard selected from the list is used.
The page count is obtained by dividing the character count by the applied standard. The result is not rounded to a whole number — the fractional part shows how full the last page is.
The result updates on every change to the text or the standard, without reloading the page and without sending the text anywhere.
Questions and answers
Why is 1800 characters the default standard?
It's the most common "manuscript page" standard in translation and publishing — roughly 30 lines of 60 characters, a benchmark rooted in Soviet-era typesetting norms.
How do I set my own standard?
Enter a number in the "custom characters per page" field — it replaces the standard selected from the list. Leave it empty to use the list standard.
Are spaces counted?
Yes, the calculation uses characters with spaces — that's the convention in most translation and publishing standards.
Why is the result a fraction?
The page count is not rounded to a whole number so it accurately reflects the text volume. 3.4 pages means the text fills three full pages and 40% of a fourth under the chosen standard.
Is my text sent anywhere?
No. The whole calculation runs in your browser; the text is never transmitted anywhere.