IELTS band calculator

How it works

Overall band = the average of the four section bands, rounded to the nearest half band.

An average ending in .25 rounds up to the next half band, and an average ending in .75 rounds up to the next whole band. For example, 6.5, 6.5, 6.0 and 6.0 average 6.25, which gives an overall band of 6.5.

Common questions

Is this my official IELTS result?

No. Your official score is issued by the test centre. Use this calculator to plan and to see how each section affects the overall band.

Can I enter my raw marks?

No. Convert your Listening and Reading marks to bands using the table from your test provider, then enter the bands here.

Why did my average round up?

Averages that end in .25 or .75 are rounded up, not down. That is part of the official rule.