The Fry readability formula (or Fry readability graph) is a
readability metric for
English
English usually refers to:
* English language
* English people
English may also refer to:
Peoples, culture, and language
* ''English'', an adjective for something of, from, or related to England
** English national ide ...
texts, developed by Edward Fry.
The
grade reading level (or reading difficulty level) is calculated by the average number of sentences (y-axis) and syllables (x-axis) per hundred words. These averages are plotted onto a specific graph; the intersection of the average number of sentences and the average number of syllables determines the reading level of the content.
The formula and graph are often used to provide a common standard by which the readability of documents can be measured. It is sometimes used for regulatory purposes, such as in
healthcare, to ensure publications have a level of readability that is understandable and accessible by a wider portion of the population.
References
* Gunning, T. G. (2003). Building Literacy in the Content Areas. Boston: Allyn & Bacon.
External links
California State University: Online Fry Graph toolvia Archive.org
The Fry Graph Readability Formula
Readability tests
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