Find out the education level needed to understand your writing.
Our Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level tool translates complex readability formulas into a simple grade number. It helps you write content that matches your target audience's education level.
Maps text difficulty directly to US education grade levels.
The number corresponds to the years of education required.
Ideal for general public and entertainment.
High school level. Good for slightly complex topics.
College level. Suitable for academic and professional papers.
Don't alienate readers with text that is too hard.
Often required to be at a specific grade level for safety.
Simpler text (Grade 6-8) often sells better.
Verify that textbooks differ appropriately by age.
Sentence length has a big impact on this formula.
Swap long words for shorter ones.
Write to express, not to impress.