Readability Calculator Tool Overview

Our Readability Calculator is designed to measure how easily readers can understand your text. Perfect for writers, teachers, and content creators looking to make their content engaging and accessible. Curious about syllable counts? Check out our Syllable Counter.

Just type or paste your text below and click "Calculate" to get instant feedback on readability ease and grade level. Want to keep track of words and characters too? Try our Word & Character Counter.


Readability Calculator

Your Results

Readability Scores:

Flesch-Kincaid Reading Ease...
New Dale Chall Readability...
Spache Readability Score...

Readability Grades:

Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level...
Gunning Fog Index...
Coleman-Liau Index...
SMOG Index Score...
Automated Readability Index...

Explanation of Readability Scores

Flesch-Kincaid Reading Ease

This score rates text from 0 to 100—higher numbers mean easier reading. A score between 60 and 70 usually hits the sweet spot for most readers. Want to analyze sentence length? Visit our Sentence Length Analyzer.

New Dale Chall Readability

This test looks at common words to gauge readability. It highlights words that might be tougher for readers, giving a clearer picture of your text's accessibility.

Explanation of Readability Grades

Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level

This score matches readability with U.S. grade levels. For instance, a score of 8.0 means an eighth-grader could follow along easily. Need to check word count too? Use our Word & Character Counter.