Last updated: March 2, 2026 by Maria Gonzalez

How to Check Password Strength

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Strength is measured by entropy: bits of randomness. Higher entropy means harder to crack.

A 12-character mixed password has about 74 bits, taking billions of years to brute-force.

Common use cases:

  • Check if your password is strong
  • Compare password policies by entropy
  • Understand password security math

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Maria Gonzalez

Registered Dietitian, RD, MPH

Maria is a Registered Dietitian with a Master's in Public Health. She focuses on evidence-based nutrition assessment tools including BMI, calorie calculations, and body composition analysis.

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