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Readability Score Reference Table
| Flesch Score | Reading Ease | Grade Level | Audience |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90–100 | Very Easy | 5th grade | Child / Elementary |
| 80–90 | Easy | 6th grade | Middle School |
| 70–80 | Fairly Easy | 7th grade | General Consumer |
| 60–70 | Standard | 8th–9th grade | General Adult |
| 50–60 | Fairly Difficult | 10th–12th grade | High School |
| 30–50 | Difficult | College | College Graduate |
| 0–30 | Very Difficult | College+ | Professional / Academic |
Foire aux questions
The Flesch Reading Ease score (0–100) measures how easy text is to read. Higher scores = easier. The formula is: 206.835 − (1.015 × words/sentences) − (84.6 × syllables/words). Scores of 60–70 are considered standard for adult readers. Most newspapers target 60–70. Plain language guidelines suggest 60–80 for public-facing content. Legal and technical documents often score 30–50.
For general web content: aim for a Flesch score of 60–70 and grade level 8–9. For blog posts targeting a broad audience: 70–80 (grade 7). For medical patient information: 60–70 (8th grade or below) — research shows patients understand information better at this level. For Google's AI overviews and featured snippets: shorter sentences and simpler vocabulary improve your chances of being selected.
1. Shorten sentences — aim for 15–20 words per sentence average. 2. Use simpler words — replace "utilize" with "use", "assistance" with "help". 3. Break up paragraphs — 3–4 sentences max per paragraph. 4. Use active voice — "The team completed the project" not "The project was completed by the team." 5. Use bullet lists for complex information.