Readability Score Calculator
Calculate multiple readability indices including Flesch Reading Ease, Flesch-Kincaid Grade, Gunning Fog, Coleman-Liau, and Automated Readability Index.
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Results
Flesch Reading Ease
59.64
Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level9.91
Gunning Fog Index12
Coleman-Liau Index4.77
Automated Readability Index6.23
How to Use This Calculator
- Enter or paste the text sample (at least 100 words for reliable scoring).
- Select the readability formula: Flesch-Kincaid, Gunning Fog, SMOG, or Flesch Reading Ease.
- Review the grade level equivalent and reading ease score.
- Aim for Flesch-Kincaid grade 6-8 for general public documents and grade 10-12 for professional writing.
- Simplify long sentences and multi-syllable words if the score is higher than your target audience's level.
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