Check your Flesch-Kincaid score, grade level, and see how easy your writing is to read.
| Score | Grade Level | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|
| 90-100 | 5th Grade | Very Easy |
| 80-89 | 6th Grade | Easy |
| 70-79 | 7th Grade | Fairly Easy |
| 60-69 | 8th-9th Grade | Standard |
| 50-59 | 10th-12th Grade | Fairly Difficult |
| 30-49 | College | Difficult |
| 0-29 | Graduate | Very Difficult |
The Flesch-Kincaid readability tests measure how easy text is to read. The Reading Ease score ranges from 0-100 (higher is easier), while the Grade Level indicates the US school grade needed to understand the text.
It depends on your audience. For general web content, aim for 60-70 (8th-9th grade). Academic papers may be lower (30-50). Children's content should be 90+ for younger readers.
Use shorter sentences, simpler words, and active voice. Break up long paragraphs. Avoid jargon unless your audience expects it. Read your text aloud to find awkward phrases.
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