IELTS Calculator

IELTS Band Score Calculator with Study Tips

Enter your Listening and Reading correct answers, add your Writing and Speaking bands, and estimate your overall IELTS band score.

Listening scoreAcademic or General ReadingOverall bandTarget band tips

Calculate your IELTS band

This is an estimated study tool. Real raw-score conversion can vary slightly by test version.

Estimated overall band

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Add your scores to see a study tip.

IELTS Listening Band Score Chart

Correct answersBand
39-409.0
37-388.5
35-368.0
32-347.5
30-317.0
26-296.5
23-256.0
18-225.5

IELTS Reading Band Score Chart

Academic correctBand
39-409.0
37-388.5
35-368.0
33-347.5
30-327.0
27-296.5
23-266.0
General correctBand
409.0
398.5
37-388.0
367.5
34-357.0
32-336.5
30-316.0

How IELTS Overall Band Is Calculated

Your Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking bands are added together and divided by four. The average is rounded to the nearest whole or half band. For example, 6.25 becomes 6.5 and 6.75 becomes 7.0.

IELTS Band Score FAQ

Can I use this before my IELTS test?

Yes. Use it to estimate your current level and decide which skill needs more practice.

Why is the score estimated?

Listening and Reading raw-score conversion may change slightly from one test version to another.

What score do most universities ask for?

Many programs ask for 6.0, 6.5 or 7.0, but requirements depend on the country, school and course.

What should I do after calculating my band?

Work on your weakest skill first, then practice full IELTS tests under timed conditions.