Reading Level Checker – Flesch-Kincaid Readability Score

Paste or type your text to instantly get Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level, Reading Ease, and Gunning Fog Index.

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📖 Flesch Reading Ease:—

🎓 Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level:—

🔍 Gunning Fog Index:—

What Do These Scores Mean?

Flesch Reading Ease (0‑100): Higher scores mean easier readability. 60‑70 is standard for adult readers.

Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level: U.S. grade level required to understand the text. Score 8 = 8th grade level.

Gunning Fog Index: Estimates years of formal education needed. Lower is better for general audiences.

Which score is most important?

For general content, aim for Flesch Reading Ease 60+ and Grade Level 8 or lower.

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