Dale-Chall Readability Calculator

Calculate the Dale-Chall Readability Score based on difficult word percentage and sentence length.

Dale-Chall Analysis

words, sentences, difficult words

Dale-Chall Formula

Raw Score = 0.1579(PDW) + 0.0496(ASL)
If PDW > 5%, add 3.6365

PDW = Percentage of Difficult Words
ASL = Average Sentence Length

Dale-Chall Score

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πŸ“ŠDifficult Words
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About Dale-Chall

Developed by Edgar Dale and Jeanne Chall in 1948, this formula uses a list of 3,000 words familiar to 4th graders. The 1995 revision is one of the most reliable readability formulas for older readers.

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