Linsear Write Formula Calculator
Calculate the Linsear Write readability score using easy and hard word classification.
Linsear Write Analysis
words: easy (%), hard (%)
Linsear Write Formula
- Easy words (1-2 syllables) = 1 point each
- Hard words (3+ syllables) = 3 points each
- Sum all points
- Divide by number of sentences = Raw Score
- If Raw > 20: Grade = Raw/2
- If Raw ≤ 20: Grade = (Raw - 2)/2
Word Classification
Easy: cat, running, beautiful (2 or fewer syllables)
Hard: education, unfortunately, responsibility (3+ syllables)
Linsear Write Grade Level
0
Target Audience
N/A
About Linsear Write
Developed by the U.S. Air Force for technical manuals, Linsear Write is particularly useful for assessing the readability of training materials and technical documentation. It emphasizes the impact of polysyllabic words on reading difficulty.
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Formula Source: Standard Mathematical References
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