Find the Length of a List

Quickly count how many lines exist in your list with the Find the Length of a List Tool. This tool counts trimmed, non-empty items and displays the total instantly. Includes live output, visual update, import/export options, and copy support.

Paste your input above or import a file below.
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Supported file types: .txt, .csv, .tsv, .log, .json, .xml, .md, .ini, .yaml, .yml, .html, .htm, .css
Total items: 0
Options
Trim whitespace from each line
Ignore empty lines

How to Use:

  1. Paste or import your list into the input box.
  2. Enable Options to trim lines or ignore blanks.
  3. View the total count in the output box and counter.
  4. Use Copy Output or Export to File.
  5. Click Clear All to reset.

What Find the Length of a List Tool Can Do:

  • Counts total lines with filters
  • Shows count in text and live counter
  • Supports trim/ignore options
  • File import, export, and copy support
  • Real-time update with flashing feedback

Example:

Input:

apple
banana

cherry

Output:

Total items: 3

Common Use Cases:

Useful for getting line counts in input files, estimating list sizes, verifying item totals, and pre-processing text before sorting, filtering, or importing elsewhere.

Useful Tools & Suggestions:

If you’re checking list length, Show List Statistics is a great follow-up it gives you more detailed insights like average item size and frequency. And if you’re cleaning things up first, Delete Empty List Items helps make sure you’re only counting what actually matters. It’s a helpful step when analyzing responses, validating input, or just making sure your data’s the right size.

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