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IELTS Band Score Calculator
Enter your four IELTS section scores to get your official overall band instantly — or use the raw-score table to convert Listening & Reading answers to a band.
▶ Use the calculatorYour overall IELTS band
Enter your four section scores (0–9, half bands allowed). Your overall band is the average of the four, rounded to the nearest half band using the official IELTS rounding rule.
About this tool
Enter your four IELTS section scores to get your official overall band instantly — or use the raw-score table to convert Listening & Reading answers to a band. LandingPrep is a 100% free platform for IELTS, TOEFL, PTE, CELPIP, Duolingo, GRE and GMAT preparation. Use this tool alongside our free full-length mock tests and speaking & writing practice to plan exactly what score you need and how to reach it.
IELTS raw score → band score (Listening & Academic Reading)
Both the Listening and Academic Reading tests have 40 questions. Your number of correct answers maps to a band as shown below (these are the widely-published bands and can vary slightly by test version).
| Band | Listening (out of 40) | Academic Reading (out of 40) |
|---|---|---|
| 9.0 | 39–40 | 39–40 |
| 8.5 | 37–38 | 37–38 |
| 8.0 | 35–36 | 35–36 |
| 7.5 | 32–34 | 33–34 |
| 7.0 | 30–31 | 30–32 |
| 6.5 | 26–29 | 27–29 |
| 6.0 | 23–25 | 23–26 |
| 5.5 | 18–22 | 19–22 |
| 5.0 | 16–17 | 15–18 |
General Training Reading needs slightly more correct answers for the same band. Your overall band is the average of the four skills, rounded to the nearest 0.5. Always treat these as a guide and confirm with the official band descriptors.
Frequently asked questions
- Is the IELTS Band Score Calculator free?
- Yes, completely free and instant — no account or payment required.
- How accurate is it?
- It uses the official scales and widely-published concordance tables; always confirm final requirements with the test maker or university.