Readability Score
Measure the reading ease of your text using the Flesch-Kincaid formula.
How it works
Paste your text and the tool computes the Flesch Reading Ease score and Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level — two of the most widely used readability metrics. It also shows word count, sentence count, syllable count, and average words per sentence.
Why use this tool?
Content written at the right reading level gets more engagement and is ranked higher by Google. Bloggers, UX writers, and educators use readability scores to ensure content is accessible to their target audience.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Flesch Reading Ease score?
A score from 0–100. Higher is easier to read. Scores 60–70 are ideal for general audiences (like news articles). Below 30 is very difficult (academic papers, legal documents).
What is the Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level?
It estimates the US school grade level needed to understand the text. Grade 8 (13-year-old level) is the target for most web content and general business writing.
How can I improve readability?
Use shorter sentences (aim for under 20 words each), prefer simple words over complex ones, use active voice, and break up long paragraphs. These changes reliably raise the Flesch score.
Is this free?
Yes, completely free. Paste any text to get instant readability scores.
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