Reading Level Checker
Flesch-Kincaid grade level for your writing.
Flesch–Kincaid Grade Level
15.5
College
Reading ease
48
Ease band
Difficult (college)
Words
36
Sentences
1
Avg sentence
36.0 w
Syllables / word
1.44
About
Paste your text and get its Flesch Reading Ease score and Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level. Most general-audience writing should sit at 60 to 70 ease (8th to 9th grade level). News writing aims for 6th to 7th grade. Academic papers often climb to 12 and up.
How to use
- Paste your text.
- See the Flesch Reading Ease score and Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level.
- Adjust sentence length and word complexity to bring the level down.
FAQ
What's a good target?+
For general web writing: grade 7 to 9 (ease 60 to 70). For marketing copy: grade 6 to 7. For technical docs aimed at peers: grade 11 and up is fine. Hemingway aimed for grade 4 to 5.