Overall Band without guesswork
Choose the four section scores and see both the exact average and reported half-band result.
IELTS Calculator
Calculate your IELTS overall band score from the four section scores, or estimate Listening and Academic or General Training Reading bands from practice-test marks. See the exact average, official rounding direction and target gap in one place.
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TWO CALCULATORS, ONE SCORECARD
Start with band scores or practice-test marks.
Use Overall Band when you already have four section scores. Use Reading & Listening after a 40-question practice test; those raw-score conversions are estimates because boundaries may vary by test version.
FOUR SCORES
Enter your four section scores
Choose the scores shown on your practice result or Test Report Form.
IELTS has no universal pass or fail score. Check the requirement set by your university, employer, visa route, or professional body.
DIRECT ANSWER
How is the IELTS overall band score calculated?
Add the Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking band scores, then divide by four. IELTS rounds the average to the nearest whole or 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.
Overall Band = (L + R + W + S) ÷ 4 → nearest 0.5A COMPLETE SCORE TOOL
Overall, Reading and Listening in one place
Understand a practice result quickly without hiding where an estimate begins.
Academic or General Reading
Switch the Reading estimate because General Training usually needs more correct answers for the same band.
Listening marks out of 40
Turn practice-test correct answers into an indicative band beside the Reading estimate.
Target comparison
Set the score required by your institution and see whether the calculated Overall Band meets it.
QUARTER-BAND RULE
IELTS rounding examples
IELTS publishes examples that make the quarter-band rule clear. The exact average is useful for understanding the result, but the Test Report Form shows the rounded band.
| Four-score average | Reported Overall Band | What happens |
|---|---|---|
| 6.25 | 6.5 | Rounds up to the next half band |
| 3.875 | 4.0 | Rounds to the nearest whole band |
| 6.125 | 6.0 | Rounds down to the nearest whole band |
| 6.75 | 7.0 | Rounds up to the next whole band |
40 QUESTIONS
Why raw-score conversion is an estimate
Listening and Reading each contain 40 questions and each correct answer earns one mark. IELTS converts that mark to the 9-band scale, but states that the precise number needed can vary slightly between test versions. Academic and General Training Reading use the same band scale, yet General Training usually requires more correct answers for the same band because the texts differ in difficulty.
KNOW THE LIMIT
What this calculator cannot decide
Writing and Speaking need an examiner. The tool accepts an existing band; it does not pretend to grade an essay or interview automatically.
There is no universal IELTS pass mark. Universities, employers, visa routes and professional bodies set their own overall and section requirements.
Practice marks are not an official result. Use the estimate to plan study, then rely on the Test Report Form for a real test.
OFFICIAL SOURCES
Check the score against official IELTS guidance
The calculation and explanations use public information from IELTS and the British Council. Use the official references below whenever you need to confirm a scoring rule.
Reviewed 28 July 2026- IELTSIELTS scoring in detailOfficial overall-band rounding, section scoring and indicative raw-mark guidance.
- British CouncilHow IELTS is assessedOfficial assessment information for Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking.
- IELTSIELTS Academic testOfficial test structure, question counts and marking overview.
COMMON QUESTIONS
IELTS calculator: common questions
Direct answers about Overall Band, rounding, Reading and Listening marks, Writing, Speaking and pass scores.
How do I calculate my IELTS overall score?
Add Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking, divide by four, and round the average to the nearest whole or half band.
Does 6.25 become 6.5 in IELTS?
Yes. IELTS states that an average ending in .25 is rounded up to the next half band.
Does 6.75 become 7.0 in IELTS?
Yes. An average ending in .75 is rounded up to the next whole band.
Are Academic and General Training Reading scores calculated the same way?
Both use the 9-band scale, but General Training usually requires more correct answers for the same Reading band. Exact boundaries may vary by test version.
Can this calculator grade IELTS Writing or Speaking?
No. Qualified examiners assess Writing and Speaking against official criteria. Enter a band already given by a teacher, examiner or practice service.
What is a passing IELTS score?
IELTS has no universal pass or fail mark. Check the exact overall and section-score requirement set by the organisation receiving your result.