IELTS Listening Score Calculator
Convert your IELTS Listening raw score (correct answers out of 40) to a band score. The same conversion table applies to both Academic and General Training — the listening test is identical for both.
out of 40
Band Score7.0
Full Conversion Table
| Band Score | Correct Answers |
|---|---|
| 9.0 | 39–40 |
| 8.5 | 37–38 |
| 8.0 | 35–36 |
| 7.5 | 32–34 |
| 7.0 | 30–31 |
| 6.5 | 26–29 |
| 6.0 | 23–25 |
| 5.5 | 18–22 |
| 5.0 | 16–17 |
| 4.5 | 13–15 |
| 4.0 | 11–12 |
| 3.5 | 8–10 |
| 3.0 | 6–7 |
| 2.5 | 4–5 |
| 2.0 | 2–3 |
The IELTS listening test has 4 sections with 10 questions each. Spelling must be correct, but minor grammar errors in short answers are usually accepted. Each correct answer scores one mark.
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