See what reading level your writing needs.
This uses the Flesch–Kincaid Grade Level formula, which combines average sentence length and syllables per word into the US school grade a reader needs to follow your text.
Most web writing aims for grade 7 to 9. Shorter sentences and plainer words bring the number down.
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For general web content, aim for a Flesch–Kincaid grade of 7 to 9. Lower is more accessible; higher suits specialist or academic readers.
It blends average words per sentence with average syllables per word. Long sentences and long words both push the grade up.
Shorten sentences, prefer common words over jargon, and break long paragraphs up. Each change lowers the grade.