Document-Length Histogram Calculator

Measure words, characters, sentences, and tokens, compare document groups, detect outliers, choose sequence limits, and export clear interactive histogram reports instantly for NLP projects.

Document data

Optionally use Group || Document on each line.
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Add documents, then calculate the histogram.

Formula used

Frequency: count documents inside each interval.
Relative frequency: bin count divided by document count.
Density: bin count divided by total count and bin width.
IQR outliers: values below Q1 − k×IQR or above Q3 + k×IQR.
Padding: sum of unused positions below the chosen sequence limit.
Truncation: sum of positions exceeding the chosen sequence limit.

How to use

  1. Paste documents or upload a supported data file.
  2. Select the document-length measurement and tokenisation method.
  3. Choose preprocessing, binning, grouping, and outlier options.
  4. Set a percentile or fixed sequence-length recommendation.
  5. Calculate, inspect bins, review diagnostics, and export results.

Example data format

idgrouptext
DOC-001NewsMachine learning systems improve with representative data.
DOC-002ReviewsThe delivery was fast and the setup was simple.
DOC-003SupportPlease reset my password and resend verification.

Frequently asked questions

What is a document-length histogram?

It groups documents into numeric length intervals. Each bar shows how many records fall inside one interval.

Which length unit should I use?

Use tokens for model inputs. Use words or characters for general corpus exploration.

Why compare groups?

Group comparisons reveal class-specific length bias. They can expose sampling or collection differences.

What does a long right tail mean?

Most documents are short, but a smaller number are much longer. Truncation decisions require special care.

Which bin rule is best?

Freedman–Diaconis is robust for many datasets. Manual bins remain useful for operational thresholds.

How is a sequence length recommended?

The selected percentile covers a chosen share of documents. Longer records are marked for truncation.

What are empty documents?

They contain no measurable content after processing. Review them before model training.

Does preprocessing change results?

Yes. Removing punctuation, numbers, or stop words changes several length measurements.

Is the token estimate exact?

No. Exact counts depend on a model-specific tokenizer. This page provides configurable approximations.

How are duplicates detected?

Documents with identical normalized text are counted as duplicates. Their records remain available for inspection.

Is uploaded text private?

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