Reading Level Calculator

Analyze your text's readability with Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level and Reading Ease scores. Get instant word, sentence, and syllable counts.

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Flesch Reading Ease Scale

90-100
Very Easy
Comics, children's books
80-89
Easy
Consumer ads, tabloids
70-79
Fairly Easy
Magazines, popular fiction
60-69
Standard
Newspapers, digests
50-59
Fairly Difficult
Quality journalism
30-49
Difficult
Academic papers
10-29
Very Difficult
Professional, scientific
0-9
Extremely Difficult
Legal, technical docs

Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level Scale

1-2
Early Elementary
3-5
Upper Elementary
6-8
Middle School
9-10
High School
11-12
Advanced HS
13+
College+

Tips for Improving Readability

Shorter Sentences

Break long sentences into shorter ones. Aim for 15-20 words per sentence for general audiences.

Simpler Words

Replace complex words with simpler alternatives. Use “use” instead of “utilize,” “help” instead of “facilitate.”

Active Voice

Use active voice instead of passive. “The team completed the project” is clearer than “The project was completed.”

Remove Filler Words

Cut unnecessary words like “very,” “really,” “just,” and “basically” to tighten your prose.

Know Your Audience

Match reading level to your readers. Technical docs can be complex; marketing should be accessible.

Read Aloud

Reading your text aloud helps identify awkward phrasing and overly long sentences.