Readability Score Calculator
Paste text to get its Flesch reading ease score and Flesch-Kincaid grade level, with word, sentence and syllable counts.
Result
Higher reading ease is easier to read. Aim for 60 or more for writing meant for the general public. Syllables are counted with a quick rule, so expect small differences from other tools.
Flesch reading ease
83.4
- Reading level
- Easy (6th grade)
- Flesch-Kincaid grade level
- 4.2
- Words
- 21
- Sentences
- 2
- Syllables
- 28
- Words per sentence
- 10.5
Common questions
What is a good readability score?
For websites, emails and anything for the general public, aim for a reading ease of 60 to 70, about an 8th-grade level. Short sentences and short words raise the score.