Llama Token Calculator — Count Tokens & Estimate API Cost
Llama Token Calculator is a free, browser-based developer tool that counts tokens for Llama using a proven estimate calibrated on Llama’s tokenizer behavior and forecasts API costs in real time. Unlike word-based counters, it returns reliable token counts and live API cost estimates entirely in your browser: no uploads, no API keys, no sign-up. It is one of 90+ models covered by TokenCalc, a free AI token calculator for developers.
→ Open the Llama token counter — paste any prompt or document, get token counts and cost estimates in seconds.
Llama pricing (2026)
| Model | Tokenizer | Input / 1M tokens | Output / 1M tokens | Context window |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Llama 4 (open-weight via hosts) | estimate | ~$0.15 | ~$0.45 | 1M |
Llama token counter by the numbers
- 90+ LLM tokenizers supported in one free tool
- 1M token context window on Llama
- 1.3 average tokens per English word
- ~$0.15 / ~$0.45 per 1M input / output tokens for Llama 4 via hosting providers
- 100% in-browser — your text never leaves the device
- 0 uploads, 0 API keys, 0 cost
How many tokens is a word in Llama?
One English word averages ~1.3 tokens (roughly 4 characters per token). The exact ratio depends on your text:
- Common short words are often a single token.
- Long or technical words split into several tokens.
- Code and special characters tokenize more densely than prose.
- Chinese text runs ~0.6–1.2 tokens per character.
Why count Llama tokens?
- Budget context — know how many tokens a document takes before it enters your prompt.
- Forecast costs — see the exact $ cost of a request at per-1M-token rates.
- Compare models — the same text tokenizes differently across model families.
Llama token counter — free and private
Our AI Token Calculator covers Llama, plus exact token counts for GPT-5, GPT-4o, o1, o3 (official tiktoken) and 90+ more models — all in your browser, no upload, no API key.
→ Open the Llama token counter (free, private)
Llama token FAQs
How many tokens is a word in Llama?
One English word averages about 1.25 tokens (roughly 4 characters per token). Chinese text runs around 0.6–1.2 tokens per character. Always verify with a real token counter.
How much does Llama API cost per 1M tokens?
See the pricing table on this page for Llama input and output rates per 1M tokens.
Is the Llama token counter private?
Yes. Everything runs locally in your browser — your text never leaves your device, no uploads, no API keys, no sign-up.
What is a token in Llama?
A token is the smallest unit of text a model’s tokenizer processes — roughly one English word equals 1.3 tokens. A model’s context window is measured in tokens, so an accurate count tells you how much text fits in a prompt.
Is Llama Token Counter compatible with open-weight models?
Yes. The counter estimates tokens for Llama 3 and Llama 4 the same way regardless of hosting provider, so you can budget context and forecast costs before picking a host.