What is a good Flesch Reading Ease score?

Scores between 60 and 70 are considered standard for general adult audiences (roughly 8th-9th grade reading level). Scores above 80 are very easy to read.

How is readability calculated?

The formula considers the average sentence length (words per sentence) and the average word complexity (syllables per word).

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Flesch Reading Ease

34.2

out of 100

Reading Level

Difficult (College)

Grade 11.2

Words & Sentences

22 / 2

11 words / sentence

Estimated Reading Time

~1 min

at 200 WPM

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About Text Readability & Statistics Analyzer

Audit your writing for clarity, readability, and engagement. Analyzes your text using the Flesch Reading Ease score, Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level, average sentence length, and reading time estimates to help craft clear content.

How to use Text Readability & Statistics Analyzer

Paste your article, essay, or blog post into the text area.
The tool calculates readability metrics in real time.
Review your Flesch Reading Ease score (0 to 100) and US Grade Level.
Adjust sentences to improve audience clarity.

Key features

Standard Flesch Reading Ease score calculation
US School Grade Level equivalence (e.g. 8th Grade, College)
Metrics for Words, Sentences, Syllables, and Long Words (> 3 syllables)
Estimated reading and speaking time
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Frequently asked questions

What is a good Flesch Reading Ease score?: Scores between 60 and 70 are considered standard for general adult audiences (roughly 8th-9th grade reading level). Scores above 80 are very easy to read.
How is readability calculated?: The formula considers the average sentence length (words per sentence) and the average word complexity (syllables per word).