Readability Checker

Flesch reading ease and grade level for your writing.

Quick answer: Check text readability online. Calculate Flesch Reading Ease and Grade Level scores instantly to ensure your writing is clear and accessible.

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Paste your writing to get its Flesch Reading Ease score and Flesch-Kincaid grade level, with a plain-language interpretation of how hard it is to read.

How it works

  1. Paste your content into the analyzer box.
  2. The tool immediately calculates sentence structure and syllable density.
  3. Review your Flesch Reading Ease score and the corresponding target audience grade level.

Frequently asked questions

What is a good readability score?

A Flesch Reading Ease around 60 to 70 suits most web content; higher is easier. Grade level 6 to 8 reaches the widest audience.

How are syllables counted?

By a vowel-group heuristic, which is accurate for most English words but can miss unusual spellings.

Why does readability matter?

Clearer writing keeps readers engaged and is friendlier for search and accessibility.

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