Reproducible Fry Graphs.

2006 01 03Uncategorized

Fry Graph

So I’ve yet to find an easily reproducible Fry Graph which looks pleasant while still being functional. As such, I’ve made one, which we’ve been using internally for some time now with no problems. I thought I’d remove our logo from it and share it with the world…

Colour Fry Graph PDF
Greyscale Fry Graph PDF

Hope you enjoy.

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7 Responses to “Reproducible Fry Graphs.”

  1. Mary Bowman-Kruhm06/09/24 18:11

    What does the sweeping curved line that dissects the graph mean?

  2. Justen06/09/24 18:18

    It divides the graph in two. Content that falls northeast of the line indicates content that leans toward “long words.” Content that falls southwest leans toward “long sentences.” The closer your plot falls to the middle line, itself, the more balanced your content likely is.

  3. Vanilla07/03/03 03:28

    Wow - what a beautifully rendered Fry graph. I came across it while googling for a graph that I can show my bureaucrat students when I attempt to teach them to write in something approximating the English language. Thanks so much for making this cute little graph free and accessible.

    My only question is this - doesn’t the graph go up to 17?

  4. Reshma07/05/24 09:54

    you just saved my behind from a tedious search…thanks!

  5. me08/01/09 16:13

    the graph actually goes up to 19 so your grade levels are off. otherwise a nice design.

  6. Justen Deal08/01/10 02:25

    Regarding “Grade 19.” The copy of the graph above is an accurate reproduction of a subset of the graph. It is possible for more difficult reading material to place further to the right of the graph, but it is usually outside the scope of most material being evaluated with the Fry Graph, and, as such, wasn’t included in this reproduction.

  7. Lih-Wern09/06/25 10:31

    this is by far the best version of the fry graph i have seen. great job. i was read that the curve line is the most accurate area while further away from the line leads to less accurate results, however, i don’t remember seeing that in his original article. what you said about it being the line dividing long words and long sentences makes sense to me.

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