Table 1 The Flesch Kincaid Grade Level formula and the interpretation of the test
Formula | Interpretation | |
|---|---|---|
FKGL | 0.39 (total words/total sentences) + 11.8 (total syllables/total words) – 15.59 | 5: Very easy to read (5th grade) 6: Easy (6th grade) 8: Standard (8th grade) 10: Fairly difficult (10-12th grade) 12–14: Difficult (College level) > 14: Very difficult (College graduates) |