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Overall IELTS Band Score Calculator

Estimate your overall IELTS band score using your module band scores.

IELTS band score calculator
IELTS scores are reported as band scores on a scale from 1 (lowest) to 9 (highest). You get a band score for each section of the test — Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking.
The overall band score is calculated as an average of your four individual section band scores and then rounded to the nearest whole or half band. This RST IELTS band score calculator helps you estimate your overall band quickly.
Calculate your overall band
Enter your band scores for each module. The result is the average rounded to the nearest 0.5.
Overall band (estimated)
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Rounding rules
  • If the average ends in .25, it is rounded up to the next .5.
  • If the average ends in .75, it is rounded up to the next whole band.
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IELTS band calculator: Examples of overall score calculation
IELTS band scores range from 0 to 9. Each component (Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking) gets a separate band score. These individual scores are averaged to determine the overall band score and then rounded to the nearest whole or half band.
Listening Reading Writing Speaking Average Overall band
6.5 6.0 6.0 7.0 6.38 6.5
7.0 7.0 6.5 6.5 6.75 7.0
5.5 6.0 5.5 6.0 5.75 6.0
This methodology ensures that the overall band score reflects performance across all sections of the test.
Tired of getting the same old band scores? Follow this free IELTS study plan
Achieving your desired band score in one week is challenging, but a structured plan can help you focus your preparation. Here’s a 7-day study plan you can follow from home.
Day Focus area Study activities
1ListeningPractice different accents using podcasts/news. Complete a full practice test and review answers.
2ReadingRead academic texts and summarise main ideas. Attempt a timed reading section using skimming/scanning.
3WritingPractice Task 1 and Task 2. Review sample responses and focus on structure and coherence.
4SpeakingPractice with a partner and record yourself to evaluate fluency and pronunciation.
5Review & Test PracticeTake a full practice test under timed conditions. Review answers and identify weak areas.
6Weak Area FocusSpend extra time on the weakest section identified on Day 5. Practice targeted question types.
7Final Review & RelaxLight review of notes and strategies. Prepare your materials and get good rest.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is 6.25 considered as 6.5 in IELTS?
Yes. An overall average ending in .25 is rounded up to the next half band (example: 6.25 → 6.5).
How do I calculate the band in IELTS?
Average the four module band scores (Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking). If the average ends in .25, round up to the next half band; if it ends in .75, round up to the next whole band.
What is 21 out of 40 in IELTS reading?
A score of 21/40 in Reading typically translates to around Band 5.5, though exact conversions can vary by test version.
How much is 35 out of 40 in IELTS?
A score of 35/40 in an IELTS component generally equates to Band 8.0 or 8.5 (exact conversion may vary).