What is the maximum length of a text message?
Standard plain text characters (English letters, numbers, symbols):
- Up to 160 characters in one SMS part.
- Each joined part uses 153 characters.
- Maximum length: 918 characters (6 parts).
Special characters (emojis, Chinese, Arabic, etc.):
- Up to 70 characters in one SMS part.
- Each joined part uses 67 characters.
- Maximum length: 402 characters (6 parts).
💡 Tips:
- Your phone shows long messages as one, but they’re sent in parts.
- More parts = higher cost. Check SMS length calculator.
- Use standard characters to save space.
- Avoid emojis or special symbols to fit more into one message.