Readability Score Checker
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Find out how easy your text is to read and which school grade it matches.
Short sentences are easy to follow…
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Reading ease: 72
Grade level: 6.4
How to use it — step by step
A paragraph or article of at least a few sentences (English).
1
Paste your input
Paste or type your content into the big input box.
2
Check Readability
Press the button. The result is created instantly on your device.
3
Copy the result
Check the output and press Copy to use it anywhere.
Pro tips
Small things that make the result better.
✦A score of 60–70 is ideal for most web content.
✦Shorten long sentences and swap hard words for simple ones to raise the score.
✦Test at least 100 words for a reliable result.
Quick facts
0–100Flesch ease score
GradeUS school level
Syllablesestimated
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a good Flesch score?+
Scores of 60–70 are considered plain English and easy for most readers. Higher is easier; below 30 is very hard.
Is the result exact?+
Syllables are estimated automatically, so treat the score as a close guide rather than an exact value. It is designed for English text.
Is my data safe?+
Yes. Everything runs inside your own browser. Your text, files and images are never uploaded to any server.
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