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Formula

FK Grade = 0.39 x (words/sentences) + 11.8 x (syllables/words) - 15.59. Reading Ease = 206.835 - 1.015 x (words/sentences) - 84.6 x (syllables/words).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Flesch-Kincaid grade level?
The Flesch-Kincaid grade level indicates the U.S. school grade needed to understand the text. A score of 8.0 means an 8th grader can understand it. Most newspapers aim for grades 7-9.
What is a good Flesch reading ease score?
Scores range from 0 to 100. 60-70 is standard (understandable by 13-15 year olds). Higher scores mean easier reading. Most public-facing content should aim for 60 or above.

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