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Cover Letter Length Checker
Paste your cover letter to check word count, character count, and get instant feedback on ideal length.
8.9K+ cover letters checked
Tip: Ideal cover letters are 250-400 words (3-4 paragraphs).
Most hiring managers spend less than 30 seconds reading cover letters, so brevity is key.
Word Count
Paste your cover letter to check length.
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250-400 ideal
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Detailed Analysis
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Total Characters
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Characters (no spaces)
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Paragraphs
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Sentences
Paragraph Structure
Check paragraph structure.
Readability
Unknown to read
Not enough content to calculate
0
Flesch Score
Avg. words/sentence0
Tip: Aim for 15-20 words per sentence. Shorter sentences are easier to read.