Reading Level Estimator (Flesch)
Estimate the Flesch Reading Ease score of your text to gauge how easy it is to understand.
How to use this tool
- Enter text in the fields above.
- Results update instantly as you type — or click Calculate.
- Read your flesch reading ease and the full breakdown beneath it.
Estimate the Flesch Reading Ease score of your text to gauge how easy it is to understand.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Flesch Reading Ease score?
- Scores range from 0 (very hard) to 100 (very easy). A score of 60–70 is considered plain English, suitable for a general audience.
- How is the score calculated?
- Flesch Reading Ease = 206.835 − (1.015 × average sentence length) − (84.6 × average syllables per word).