Education
Reading Level Calculator
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Browser-based
Paste text to count words and sentences, compute average words per sentence, and estimate reading ease and grade level using the Flesch formula.
Reading level scores are estimates based on the Flesch formula and may not match official readability tests.
How to use this tool
1. Paste or type the passage you want to analyze. 2. Click Analyze reading level. 3. Review estimated grade level or readability scores shown. 4. Compare multiple drafts if you are editing for audience. 5. Scores are statistical estimates—not a substitute for professional assessment.
Worked example
Example: a short news article may score near an 8th-grade reading level on Flesch-Kincaid—dense technical prose typically scores higher.
How it works
Paste or type text to analyze readability. The tool counts words and sentences, calculates average words per sentence, and computes a Flesch Reading Ease score with an estimated U.S. grade-level label.
Limitations
Reading level scores are estimates based on the Flesch formula and may not match official readability tests.
Privacy and file handling
Your data is processed in your browser and is not uploaded to our server.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Reading Level Calculator free to use?
Yes. Utilnivo tools are free to use and do not require an account.
Are my inputs stored?
Utilnivo does not require an account. See the privacy note on this page for how your data is processed for this tool.
How do I get started with Reading Level Calculator?
Open the tool on this page, enter your inputs, and use the on-screen controls. No account is required.
Part of these workflows
This tool is one step in a longer job. Follow a workflow guide to see what to do before and after.
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