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Text Readability Score

Analyze text readability using Flesch, Flesch-Kincaid, and Gunning Fog Index.

Standard (8th–9th grade)
Overall Reading Level
66.1
Flesch Reading Ease (0–100)
6.3
Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level
8.0
Gunning Fog Index
27
Words
3
Sentences
42
Syllables
9.0
Avg Words / Sentence
1.56
Avg Syllables / Word
3
Complex Words (3+ syllables)

Readability Formulas

  • Flesch Reading Ease β€” 0–100 scale. Higher = easier. 60–70 is suitable for most adults. Below 30 is very difficult.
  • Flesch-Kincaid Grade β€” US school grade level. Grade 8 = 8th grade. Aim for 8–10 for general audiences.
  • Gunning Fog β€” Years of education needed to understand. Below 12 is ideal for most readers.