Definition
Flesch reading ease, developed by Rudolf Flesch, scores text from 0 (very difficult) to 100 (very easy) using average sentence length and average syllables per word. Higher scores mean easier reading.
Examples
- Reader's Digest: ~65
- Time magazine: ~52
- Harvard Law Review: ~30
Use cases
- Comparing reading difficulty across drafts
- Hitting plain-language standards
- Adapting content for non-native readers
Related concepts
- Readability ScoreA numeric estimate of how easy a text is to read, usually based on sentence length and word complexity.
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FAQ
How is the Flesch score calculated?
206.835 − (1.015 × average sentence length) − (84.6 × average syllables per word).