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IELTS Overall Band Score Calculator

Calculate your IELTS overall band from Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking scores. See the average, rounding rule and worked examples for free.

By IELTSRISE · Updated 9 October 2026

Enter your section bands

ListeningReadingWritingSpeaking

Use band scores, not marks out of 40. The initial values are a worked example; change them to calculate your own result.

Calculated overall band

6.5

(6.5 + 6.5 + 5 + 7) ÷ 4 = 6.25

Rounded to the nearest half band.

This calculates the scores you enter. It does not assess your English or issue an official result.

How it works

Add your Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking band scores, divide by four, then round to the nearest half band. An average ending in .25 rounds up to the next half band; .75 rounds up to the next whole band. The same overall calculation applies to Academic and General Training.

Enter four section band scores from 0 to 9, in steps of 0.5.
Read the unrounded average and the overall band side by side.
Change one score to explore a scenario, then practise the section you want to improve.

IELTS rounding examples

Examples of averaging four section band scores and rounding to the overall band
Section bands	Average	Overall
6.5, 6.5, 5.0, 7.0	6.25	6.5
6.5, 6.5, 5.5, 6.0	6.125	6.0
7.0, 7.0, 6.5, 6.5	6.75	7.0

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Questions & answers

Does 6.25 round to 6.5 in IELTS?

Yes. An average of 6.25 rounds to an overall band of 6.5. An average of 6.75 rounds to 7.0, while 6.125 rounds to 6.0.

Can I enter Reading or Listening marks out of 40?

No. Enter section band scores, not raw marks. Raw-mark conversions depend on the test and, for Reading, the test type.

Does a high overall band meet every entry requirement?

Not necessarily. An institution may also require a minimum score in each section. Check the requirements of the organisation receiving your results.

Sources & method

Official sources support the format and scoring facts. Practice prompts, sample feedback and study schedules are original IELTSRISE learning material. IELTSRISE is an independent preparation platform.