Readability Formula

A readability formula is a tool that analyzes written text to estimate how easy or difficult it is to read. It does this by examining factors like sentence length, word complexity, and vocabulary. The goal is to determine the reading level needed to understand the material, often expressed as the grade level (e.g., 8th grade). These formulas help writers ensure their content matches their audience's reading abilities, making communication clearer and more effective. Common examples include the Flesch-Kincaid and Gunning Fog index, which provide a quantifiable measure of text complexity.