Readability checker
Score your writing with Flesch Reading Ease and Flesch–Kincaid Grade Level.
Flesch Reading Ease
68.9
Plain English
Grade Level
6.7
US school grade
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What is Flesch–Kincaid?
Flesch–Kincaid Grade Level estimates the US school grade needed to understand a text. Flesch Reading Ease scores 0–100 — higher is easier.
What's a good readability score?
Aim for grade 7–9 (Reading Ease 60–70) for a general audience. Academic writing usually lands at grade 12+. Children's writing should be grade 4 or lower.
How can I make my writing simpler?
Shorter sentences and shorter words drop the grade level fast. Replace 'utilize' with 'use', split long sentences, and cut filler.