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SMS Character Counter

Count SMS segments with GSM-7 vs UCS-2 detection. Avoid surprise carrier charges.

Input

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Characters
GSM-7
Encoding
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Encoded units
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Segments

Type a message to begin.

GSM-7 fits 160 chars in 1 segment, then 153 per additional segment.

How to use SMS Character Counter

Takes under a minute. No signup, no upload.

  1. Step 1

    Paste your text

    Paste or type your text into the input box at the top of the SMS Character Counter page.

  2. Step 2

    See results instantly

    SMS Character Counter updates live as you type. All processing runs in your browser — nothing is uploaded.

  3. Step 3

    Copy or refine

    Use the Copy button to grab the output, or tweak options (case, filter, separator) to refine the result.

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