Readability Analyzer

Calculate Flesch-Kincaid reading level, grade score, and readability metrics

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Readability Scores

Key readability metrics

Flesch Reading Ease
29.5
Very Difficult
Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level
11.1
College Graduate
Reading Time
0.1 minutes

Text Statistics

Characters:161
Characters (no spaces):138
Words:24
Sentences:3
Paragraphs:1
Syllables:49

Averages

Words per Sentence:8.0
Syllables per Word:2.04

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About Readability Analyzer

Analyze Text Readability

This tool analyzes your text and provides comprehensive readability metrics including Flesch Reading Ease score, Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level, and various text statistics. Use it to optimize your content for your target audience.

Features

  • Flesch Reading Ease score calculation
  • Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level assessment
  • Comprehensive text statistics
  • Reading time estimation
  • Word, sentence, and paragraph counts
  • Syllable counting
  • Average metrics calculation
  • Sample text examples

Understanding the Scores

Flesch Reading Ease:
Scores range from 0-100. Higher scores indicate easier readability. 90-100 is very easy (5th grade), 60-70 is standard (8th-9th grade), 0-30 is very difficult (college graduate).
Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level:
Indicates the U.S. school grade level needed to understand the text. A score of 8.0 means an eighth grader can understand the content.
Reading Time:
Estimated time to read the text at an average reading speed of 200 words per minute.

Tips for Better Readability

  • Use shorter sentences (15-20 words average)
  • Choose simple words over complex ones
  • Break long paragraphs into shorter ones
  • Use active voice instead of passive voice
  • Avoid jargon and technical terms when possible
  • Write for your target audience's reading level
  • Use transition words to improve flow
  • Aim for a Flesch Reading Ease score of 60-70 for general audiences

Use Cases

  • SEO content optimization
  • Blog post and article writing
  • Academic paper assessment
  • Marketing copy evaluation
  • Educational material development
  • Technical documentation review
  • Email and newsletter optimization
  • Web content accessibility

Target Scores by Content Type

  • Marketing copy: 60-70 (8th-9th grade)
  • Blog posts: 60-80 (7th-9th grade)
  • News articles: 50-60 (10th-12th grade)
  • Academic papers: 30-50 (College level)
  • Children's books: 90-100 (5th grade)
  • Technical documentation: 40-60 (High school-College)