IELTS to TOEFL Score Conversion 2026: Official Comparison Chart
The official IELTS to TOEFL iBT score equivalence table — convert your band to a TOEFL score, understand which test is accepted where, and decide which to take.
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ETS and British Council publish approximate equivalences. Key conversions (overall/total): IELTS 9.0 ≈ TOEFL 120. IELTS 8.5 ≈ TOEFL 115–119. IELTS 8.0 ≈ TOEFL 110–114. IELTS 7.5 ≈ TOEFL 102–109. IELTS 7.0 ≈ TOEFL 94–101. IELTS 6.5 ≈ TOEFL 79–93. IELTS 6.0 ≈ TOEFL 60–78. IELTS 5.5 ≈ TOEFL 46–59. These are approximations — neither ETS nor British Council endorses using one score to substitute for the other at universities that specify only one test.
Why exact conversion is impossible
IELTS (0–9 band) and TOEFL (0–120) measure slightly different things with different task types. A band 7.0 IELTS candidate may score 90 or 105 on TOEFL depending on reading/listening speed, integrated writing ability, and microphone comfort. The ranges above reflect where the populations overlap — not a fixed formula.
When conversion is useful
You already have one score and want to know if you meet another test's threshold at a university. You are deciding which test to take and want to understand the comparative difficulty of a target score. You are applying to a university that specifies TOEFL but you have IELTS (check if they accept both — most do).
Accepting both: the trend
Almost all US, UK, Canadian and Australian universities now accept both IELTS Academic and TOEFL iBT. A handful of UK universities specify IELTS UKVI for visa purposes. Most US programmes are agnostic — check your programme page. If you have a good IELTS score and your target school lists TOEFL, email the admissions office — they nearly always accept IELTS equivalents.
PTE and Duolingo equivalences
PTE 58 ≈ IELTS 6.5 ≈ TOEFL 79. PTE 65 ≈ IELTS 7.0 ≈ TOEFL 94. PTE 79 ≈ IELTS 8.0 ≈ TOEFL 110. Duolingo 105 ≈ IELTS 6.5 (approx). Duolingo 120 ≈ IELTS 7.0 (approx). These are guidance ranges used in admissions; always verify the specific programme requirement.
Practise both free and decide
Take a free full-length IELTS mock and a TOEFL mock on LandingPrep — compare which practice score is closer to your target threshold, and then invest your study time in that test only.