Readability Score Calculator
Calculate Flesch Reading Ease, Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level, Gunning Fog Index, and SMOG Index to measure how easy your content is to read.
Your Text
Paste or type content to analyze its readability.
Readability Scores
Multiple formulas for comprehensive analysis.
Flesch Ease
52.9
Fairly Difficult
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.4
8th Grade (High School)
Gunning Fog
10.7
11th Grade (High School)
SMOG Index
10.5
11th Grade (High School)
Text Statistics
Detailed breakdown of your text.
Words
30
Sentences
3
Syllables
51
Words/Sentence
10.0
Syllables/Word
1.70
Understanding Readability Scores
Readability formulas estimate how easy text is to understand based on sentence length and word complexity.
Flesch Reading Ease (0-100)
Higher scores = easier to read. Aim for 60-70 for general audiences.
Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level
Indicates U.S. school grade level needed to understand the text. Most content should target 7-9.
Tips for Better Readability
- Use shorter sentences (15-20 words average).
- Choose simpler words when possible.
- Break complex ideas into multiple sentences.
- Use active voice instead of passive.