SMS LENGTH CALCULATOR
Validate your message
Count the characters in your SMS message using our tool below. Use the encoding panel to understand how your SMS message is composed. One SMS message can be no more than 160 characters or 70 characters when using Unicode.
Your Message
Characters left in last SMS Part: 160
Encoding
- Characters used: 0
- Characters available per SMS: 160
- Number of SMS needed: 1
- Encoding: GSM 7-bit
Details
Your Message
Legend
- Regular 7bit character, present in GSM charset
- Character present in GSM charset, encoded as Unicode character
- EEscape character 0x1B; required to access | ^ € { } [ ] ~ characters
- �Character not present in GSM charset, forces to use Unicode encoding
- HUser Data Header (UDH) of the message. Required for multipart sms
BEST PRACTICES FOR SMS MESSAGING
Things to keep in mind
Follow these tips to boost your next SMS campaign.
Be concise
Prioritize key information to ensure your message is both effective and concise.
Be mindful of emojis
Emojis engage, but reduce SMS limit to 70 characters due to Unicode encoding.
Segment your audience
Customize texts for each audience group to boost the relevance of your messages.
Keep it clear
Ensure your text is easy to read and understand.
Include a clear call to action
Make sure the desired action is simple and easy to follow.
Keep your message short
Keep SMS under 10 parts for optimal delivery and readability.