IELTS Reading Score Calculator
Convert your IELTS Reading raw score (number of correct answers out of 40) to a band score. The Academic and General Training reading tests use different conversion tables because the Academic passages are significantly harder.
Full Conversion Table
| Band Score | Correct Answers |
|---|---|
| 9.0 | 39–40 |
| 8.5 | 37–38 |
| 8.0 | 35–36 |
| 7.5 | 33–34 |
| 7.0 | 30–32 |
| 6.5 | 27–29 |
| 6.0 | 23–26 |
| 5.5 | 19–22 |
| 5.0 | 15–18 |
| 4.5 | 13–14 |
| 4.0 | 10–12 |
| 3.5 | 8–9 |
| 3.0 | 6–7 |
| 2.5 | 4–5 |
| 2.0 | 2–3 |
Academic
The Academic reading test uses texts from journals, books, and newspapers. Band thresholds are lower than General Training — scoring 30/40 gives you Band 7.0 in Academic but only 6.0 in General Training.
General Training
The General Training reading test includes everyday materials like advertisements, notices, and workplace documents. The conversion thresholds are higher because the texts are more accessible.
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