Readability Score Checker
Paste your text below to check its readability. Get Flesch-Kincaid grade level, reading ease score, and actionable insights to improve clarity. Requires at least 10 words.
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The Flesch Reading Ease score ranges from 0 to 100. Higher is easier to read. The Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level corresponds to US school grade levels.
| Score | Level | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| 90-100 | Very Easy | Children's books, simple instructions |
| 70-89 | Easy | Blog posts, marketing copy, popular fiction |
| 60-69 | Standard | Newspapers, most novels, general non-fiction |
| 50-59 | Fairly Difficult | Literary fiction, business writing |
| 30-49 | Difficult | Academic papers, technical writing |
| 0-29 | Very Difficult | Legal documents, scientific journals |
What Score Should Writers Aim For?
Most bestselling fiction scores between 60-80 on the Flesch Reading Ease scale. Hemingway averaged around 75. Stephen King typically lands around 65. The goal isn't to write simply—it's to write clearly.
For blog posts and online content, aim for 60-70. Readers scanning on screens prefer shorter sentences and familiar words.
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