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Readability Score Checker

Professional text readability analysis with comprehensive scoring metrics. Evaluate your content's reading difficulty and optimize for your target audience.

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Target Audience
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Text Analysis

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Readability Scoring Guide

Understanding Readability Metrics

Flesch Reading Ease (0-100)

Higher scores indicate easier reading. 90-100 is very easy (5th grade), 60-70 is standard (8th-9th grade), 0-30 is very difficult (graduate level).

Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level

Represents the U.S. grade level required to understand the text. A score of 8.0 means an 8th-grade reading level.

Gunning Fog Index

Estimates years of formal education needed. Ideal range for most content is 7-9. Above 12 indicates complex text.

SMOG Index

Simple Measure of Gobbledygook focuses on complex words. Lower scores indicate easier comprehension.

Coleman-Liau Index

Character-based formula that considers sentence and word length. Good for texts with unusual syllable patterns.

Automated Readability Index (ARI)

Uses character count and sentence length. Reliable for technical and scientific texts.

Score Interpretation

Elementary (Grades 1-6)

Flesch Reading Ease: 90-100

Very easy to read with short sentences and simple words. Suitable for children and basic instructions.

Middle School (Grades 6-8)

Flesch Reading Ease: 80-90

Easy to read with conversational language. Good for general audiences and everyday communication.

High School (Grades 9-12)

Flesch Reading Ease: 70-80

Fairly easy to read. Appropriate for most websites, magazines, and general publications.

College Level (Grades 13-16)

Flesch Reading Ease: 60-70

Standard difficulty. Suitable for newspapers, business documents, and academic texts.

Graduate Level (17+)

Flesch Reading Ease: 0-60

Difficult to very difficult. Academic papers, legal documents, and technical manuals.

Tips for Better Readability Scores

Sentence Structure
  • Use shorter sentences (15-20 words average)
  • Vary sentence length for rhythm
  • Avoid complex nested clauses
  • Use active voice when possible
Word Choice
  • Choose simpler, common words
  • Avoid unnecessary jargon
  • Replace long words with shorter alternatives
  • Define technical terms when needed
Content Organization
  • Use clear paragraph breaks
  • Include subheadings and bullet points
  • Follow logical information flow
  • Provide context for complex ideas
Target Audience
  • Know your reader's education level
  • Match complexity to purpose
  • Test with sample readers
  • Consider cultural context