ChatGpt Token Calculator

Calculate your ChatGPT token costs fast. Know what you pay for every prompt.

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ChatGPT Token Calculator

Estimate the number of tokens and cost for GPT language models

Enter Your Text or Prompt

Paste the content you want to analyze below

Supports plain text, code snippets, and markdown
Calculation History:
No calculation history yet
Understanding Tokenization:
Language Rules

English usually averages 4 characters per token.

Code Snippets

Code uses more tokens due to indentation and symbols.

Cost Efficiency

Estimating tokens helps stay within API budgets.

Context Limits

Keep prompts within model-specific context windows.

BPE Encoding

Models use Byte Pair Encoding for tokenization.

Safety Margin

Always allow for 10-20% margin in output tokens.

How to Use:
  1. Paste your text or prompt into the input area.
  2. Optionally open "Model Settings" to select a specific GPT model.
  3. Click "Calculate Tokens" to see the estimated count and cost.
  4. Save frequently used prompts to your calculation history.

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About This Tool

So, you’ve been chatting with ChatGPT and suddenly you’re wondering—how much is this costing me? Or maybe you're building something and need to keep an eye on token usage. That’s where a ChatGPT Token Calculator comes in. It’s not flashy, and it’s definitely not magic. But it does one thing well: it helps you estimate how many tokens your text uses. Tokens are basically the chunks of words, punctuation, and even spaces that OpenAI uses to process your input and generate responses. Think of them as the currency of conversation with AI.

I’ve used a few of these tools myself, especially when testing prompts or trying to stay under API limits. Some are clunky. Some are overcomplicated. But the good ones? They’re simple, fast, and actually useful. This guide breaks down what you should expect from a solid token calculator—no fluff, no jargon, just the real deal.

Key Features

  • Instant token count – Paste your text and get a number right away. No waiting, no login required.
  • Supports multiple models – Whether you're using GPT-3.5, GPT-4, or something else, the calculator adjusts for how each model tokenizes text.
  • Breaks down input vs. output – Lets you see how many tokens your prompt uses versus what the AI might generate in response.
  • Cost estimation – Some tools go a step further and show you what your usage might cost based on current API pricing.
  • Works offline (sometimes) – A few calculators run locally in your browser, so your text never leaves your machine. Handy if you're working with sensitive stuff.
  • Handles code and special characters – Good ones don’t choke on JSON, code snippets, or emojis. They count them just like OpenAI would.

FAQ

Why do tokens matter so much?
Because OpenAI charges based on tokens—both what you send and what you get back. If you're using the API, even a few extra words can add up over thousands of requests. Knowing your token count helps you budget, optimize prompts, and avoid surprise bills.

Can I trust these calculators to be accurate?
Most are pretty close, especially if they use OpenAI’s official tokenizer under the hood. But small differences can happen depending on how they handle edge cases. For rough estimates? Totally fine. For mission-critical precision? Double-check with OpenAI’s own tools or test with actual API calls.