Readability Checker
Check your content readability using the Flesch-Kincaid formula
Paste your text to see the readability score
What is Readability?
Readability measures how easy it is for a reader to understand your text. Content with high readability uses short sentences, simple words and clear structure. Content with low readability uses long sentences, complex words and dense paragraphs. For most online content, you should aim for a readability level that is accessible to a general audience.
What is the Flesch-Kincaid Score?
The Flesch-Kincaid Reading Ease score measures how easy a piece of English text is to read. The score ranges from 0 to 100. A higher score means the text is easier to read. The formula takes into account the average number of words per sentence and the average number of syllables per word. A score of 60-70 is considered standard and suitable for most general audiences.
Frequently Asked Questions
What readability score should I aim for?
For blog posts and general web content, aim for a score of 60-70. For content aimed at professionals or experts, a score of 50-60 is acceptable. For content aimed at children or general consumers, aim for 70 or above.
How can I improve my readability score?
Use shorter sentences, choose simpler words, break up long paragraphs, use bullet points and headings, and avoid jargon and technical terms where possible.
Is this readability checker free?
Yes, completely free with no sign up required.