Readability Checker
Analyze text readability with 7 industry-standard formulas
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Understanding Readability Scores
Readability formulas measure how easy text is to understand. They consider factors like sentence length, word complexity, and syllable count. Most formulas output a grade level, indicating the education level needed to understand the text. For general audiences, aim for a Flesch Reading Ease score of 60-70 (8th-9th grade level).
Flesch Reading Ease Scale
| Score | Difficulty | Audience |
|---|---|---|
| 90-100 | Very Easy | 5th graders |
| 80-89 | Easy | 6th graders |
| 70-79 | Fairly Easy | 7th graders |
| 60-69 | Standard | 8th-9th graders |
| 50-59 | Fairly Difficult | 10th-12th graders |
| 30-49 | Difficult | College students |
| 0-29 | Very Confusing | College graduates |
Tips to Improve Readability
- Use shorter sentences (15-20 words on average)
- Replace complex words with simpler alternatives
- Use active voice instead of passive voice
- Break long paragraphs into shorter ones
- Use transition words to improve flow
- Avoid jargon unless writing for a specialist audience