Lexile Level Calculator
Calculate the Lexile reading level of a text based on word frequency and sentence length metrics.
Text Metrics
Total number of words in the text
Number of sentences in the text
Higher = more common words, Lower = rarer vocabulary
Lexile Range Guide
BR-200L: Kindergarten - 1st Grade
200L-400L: 1st - 2nd Grade
400L-600L: 2nd - 3rd Grade
600L-800L: 3rd - 5th Grade
800L-1000L: 5th - 8th Grade
1000L-1200L: 8th - 10th Grade
1200L+: High School - College
Lexile Measure
909L
Intermediate Reader
Recommended Books at This Level
Hunger Games, Divergent
About Lexile Measures
Lexile measures are based on two key factors: word frequency (semantic difficulty) and sentence length (syntactic complexity). A reader should be matched with texts within 50-100L of their measured level for optimal comprehension.
Help us improve!
How would you rate the Lexile Level Calculator?
Editorial Note
MyCalcBuddy Editorial Team
This page is maintained as an educational calculator reference.
Formula Source: Standard Mathematical References
by Various