Readability Calculator

Understanding Readability Scores

The Flesch Reading Ease score measures how easy your content is to read. Scores range from 0 to 100, with higher scores indicating easier-to-read content. This metric helps you create content that's accessible to your target audience.

Score Interpretation

• 90-100: Very Easy (5th grade level)
• 80-89: Easy (6th grade level)
• 70-79: Fairly Easy (7th grade level)
• 60-69: Standard (8th-9th grade level)
• 50-59: Fairly Difficult (10th-12th grade level)
• 30-49: Difficult (College level)
• 0-29: Very Difficult (College graduate level)

Tips to Improve Readability

• Use shorter sentences (aim for 15-20 words average)
• Choose simpler words over complex ones
• Break up long paragraphs
• Use active voice instead of passive voice
• Add subheadings and bullet points