Readability Score Calculator

For general audiences, aim for Flesch-Kincaid grade 6-8 or Flesch Reading Ease 60-70. Consumer content should be accessible to most adults. Technical or academic content may appropriately score higher for specialized audiences.

Flesch Reading Ease scores from 0-100 where higher is easier. Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level indicates the U.S. school grade needed to understand the text. They measure the same factors but present results differently.

Each formula weights factors differently. Gunning Fog penalizes complex words heavily, while Flesch-Kincaid emphasizes sentence length. For comprehensive analysis, review multiple scores and look for patterns.

Long sentences, words with many syllables, passive voice, jargon, and abstract concepts all increase reading difficulty. Our tool identifies which factors are raising your score.

Not necessarily. The appropriate level depends on your audience and purpose. Oversimplified text can seem condescending to knowledgeable readers. Match your level to your audience's expectations.

Readability formulas work best with at least 100 words. Very short passages may give skewed results. For accurate analysis of a document, analyze multiple paragraphs or the complete text.