Readability Score Checker

Analyze text readability with Flesch-Kincaid, Gunning Fog, and Coleman-Liau scores. Get grade level and improvement tips.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Flesch-Kincaid score?

A readability metric that estimates the US school grade level needed to understand the text. Lower scores mean easier reading.

What score should I aim for?

For general web content, aim for grade 6-8 (Flesch Reading Ease 60-70). Blog posts typically target grade 7-9.

How are sentences detected?

Sentences are split on periods, question marks, exclamation marks, and other terminal punctuation.

Does it count syllables accurately?

The tool uses a heuristic syllable counter based on vowel patterns, which is accurate for most English words.