Flesch-Kincaid · Grade Level · Gunning Fog · Text Stats
| Score | Level | Audience |
|---|---|---|
| 90-100 | Very Easy | 5th grade, everyone |
| 80-89 | Easy | 6th grade, conversational |
| 70-79 | Fairly Easy | 7th grade, most adults |
| 60-69 | Standard | 8th-9th grade, plain English |
| 50-59 | Fairly Difficult | 10th-12th grade |
| 30-49 | Difficult | College level |
| 0-29 | Very Difficult | Graduate/professional |
| Content | Target Score | Grade Level |
|---|---|---|
| Social media posts | 80-90 | 5th-6th |
| Blog posts / articles | 60-70 | 7th-8th |
| Business emails | 60-70 | 8th-9th |
| Technical docs | 40-50 | 10th-12th |
| Academic papers | 30-40 | College+ |
| Legal documents | 20-30 | Graduate |
| Problem | Fix |
|---|---|
| Long sentences | Break at 20 words. One idea per sentence. |
| Complex words | Replace with simpler synonyms |
| Passive voice | Use active: "We built X" not "X was built" |
| Jargon | Define or replace with plain language |
| Wall of text | Add subheadings every 2-3 paragraphs |