IELTS Listening & Reading Score Converter
Enter the number of correct answers from a 40-question Listening or Reading practice test. Compare an approximate band estimate and the next threshold for your section.
Try your practice score
How many answers did you get right?
Choose the section, enter a raw score from 0 to 40, and use the estimate to decide what to practise next.
Each correct answer is one mark. The official IELTS conversion can vary slightly by test version, so treat this as a practice estimate.
Typical thresholds
Raw score examples by section
These average thresholds are useful for planning. Exact marks can change slightly between test versions, especially for Reading.
Listening
| Band | Marks out of 40 |
|---|---|
| 5.0 | 16/40 |
| 6.0 | 23/40 |
| 7.0 | 30/40 |
| 8.0 | 35/40 |
Know the limits
Why raw-score conversions are approximate
Listening and Reading each contain 40 questions, with one mark for every correct answer. IELTS converts the total to a whole or half band, but the precise number of marks needed can vary by test version. General Training Reading also uses a different average conversion from Academic Reading, so always use the section that matches your test.
Read the official IELTS scoring detailsUse the result
Turn one mock into a focused next step
- Set a raw-score target for your next timed Listening or Reading practice.
- See whether one or two extra correct answers would move your estimated band.
- Compare Academic and General Training Reading with the right conversion table.
Answers before you plan
IELTS raw score converter questions
How many questions are in IELTS Listening and Reading?
Both IELTS Listening and Reading contain 40 questions. Each correct answer receives one mark before the raw score is converted to a whole or half band.
Are Academic and General Training Reading conversions the same?
No. The tests use the same 40-question format, but General Training Reading usually requires more correct answers for the same band. Choose the correct section above.
Is this an official IELTS score?
No. This is an educational practice estimate. The exact conversion can vary by test version, and only an official IELTS Test Report Form is an official result.
This converter is a planning aid, not an official IELTS score report. Use it to set practice targets, then check your performance with a complete test and the current requirements of your institution, employer, or visa route.