How to use Readability Score Checker
- Paste at least a few sentences.
- Read the Flesch Reading Ease score and the grade level.
- Shorten long sentences and complex words if the score is low.
About this tool
Flesch Reading Ease rates text from 0 (very hard) to 100 (very easy). Most web content aims for 60 to 70, which is plain English readable by 13 to 15 year olds. The Flesch-Kincaid grade level estimates the US school grade needed to understand the text.
Syllables are estimated with a rule-based method, so scores are approximate and work best for English prose of 100 words or more.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is a good score?
- For general audiences, 60 or above is a good target. Technical or legal writing often scores lower.
- Does it work for other languages?
- No. The formulas and syllable rules are designed for English.
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