Readability Score Checker
Paste your text below to check its readability using six industry-standard formulas. Get grade-level estimates and difficulty ratings instantly.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is a good readability score?
- For academic writing, aim for a Flesch-Kincaid grade level of 10-14. For general audiences, grade level 7-8 is ideal. Lower Gunning Fog scores indicate clearer writing.
- What readability formulas does this tool use?
- This tool calculates six readability scores: Flesch Reading Ease, Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level, Gunning Fog Index, Coleman-Liau Index, SMOG Index, and Automated Readability Index (ARI).
- How is the Flesch Reading Ease score calculated?
- The Flesch Reading Ease score uses average sentence length and average syllables per word. Scores range from 0-100, with higher scores indicating easier text. Most academic writing scores between 30-50.
- Can I use this for my college essay?
- Yes. Paste your essay text to check its readability. Most college-level writing should aim for a Flesch-Kincaid grade level between 11 and 14.