Text & Writing Utilities

Word Counter & Readability Inspector – Character, Sentence & Flesch Score Tool

Count live words, characters with/without spaces, sentences, paragraphs, and reading/speaking time with Flesch-Kincaid readability scoring. Free writing analyzer.

Words67
Characters534
No Spaces467
Sentences4
Paragraphs2
Reading Time18s

Readability Inspector

Very Confusing / Academic
Flesch Reading Ease
11 / 100
Grade LevelGrade 16
0 (Academic)60 (Plain)100 (Very Easy)

College graduate level. Highly academic or legal text.

Silent Reading18s
Speaking Speed29s

Structural Averages

Chars / Word7.0
Words / Sent16.8
Syllables142

Platform Character Limits & Content Targets

Twitter / X Post534 / 280
Google SEO Title534 / 60
Meta Description534 / 160
LinkedIn Post534 / 3,000

Top Keywords & Frequency Density

standards
2 times3.0%
quickcalc
1 time1.5%
provides
1 time1.5%
instant
1 time1.5%
highprecision
1 time1.5%
tools
1 time1.5%

How Does It Work?

Count live words, characters with/without spaces, sentences, paragraphs, and reading/speaking time with Flesch-Kincaid readability scoring. Free writing analyzer.

Mathematical Formula
Flesch Reading Ease = 206.835 - 1.015(Total Words / Total Sentences) - 84.6(Total Syllables / Total Words)

Calculates the standardized Flesch Reading Ease score (0 to 100) and Flesch-Kincaid grade level to assess reading difficulty and target audience comprehension.

Real-World Worked Example

Analyzing a 150-word editorial passage with 10 sentences and 220 syllables.

Calculation Breakdown
  • •Words per Sentence: 150 / 10 = 15.0 average sentence length.
  • •Syllables per Word: 220 / 150 = 1.467 syllables per word.
  • •Flesch Score: 206.835 - (1.015 × 15.0) - (84.6 × 1.467) = 206.835 - 15.225 - 124.11 = 67.5 (Plain English, 8th Grade Level).

Takeaway: Scores between 60 and 70 represent optimal readability for web readers and general consumer audiences.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Word Counter & Flesch Score FAQs

Common questions, calculation formulas, and usage rules.

A score of 60 to 70 is considered standard plain English and is ideal for web content, blog posts, and marketing copy.

Reading time uses the global average silent adult reading speed of 200 to 250 words per minute.