Readability Checker (Flesch Reading Ease)

How to Use the Readability Score

The Flesch Reading Ease score ranges from 0 to 100. Higher scores mean easier reading:

• 90-100 — Very Easy. Suitable for young readers.
• 80-89 — Easy. Conversational English.
• 70-79 — Fairly Easy. Good for general audiences.
• 60-69 — Standard. Plain English for most readers.
• 50-59 — Fairly Difficult. High school level.
• 30-49 — Difficult. College level.
• 0-29 — Very Confusing. Academic or technical.

Tip for English learners: Aim for a readability score of 60-70 if you are writing for a general audience. Use shorter sentences and simpler words to improve your score.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Flesch Reading Ease?
Flesch Reading Ease is a score from 0 to 100 that measures how easy a text is to read. Higher scores mean easier reading. A score of 60-70 is standard for general audiences.

What is a good readability score for English learners?
Aim for a readability score of 60-70 if you are writing for a general audience. Use shorter sentences and simpler words to improve your score.

What other readability metrics does this tool provide?
Along with Flesch Reading Ease, it provides Grade Level, Gunning Fog Index, Coleman-Liau Index, average syllables per word, and complex word count.