Pass 1
Confirm Academic or General
Do not mix the two conversion tables or you may overestimate or underestimate the result.
Academic · General · 0–40
IELTS Reading Band Score Calculator
Convert 0–40 Reading marks with the correct Academic or General Training table, then use the estimate to choose what to practise next.
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IELTS Reading band score calculator
Choose Academic or General Training, enter your correct answers and get a practical band estimate.
Estimated Reading band
6.5
26/40 correct answers in the Academic estimate.
39+
9.0
37+
8.5
35+
8.0
32+
7.5
30+
7.0
26+
6.5
23+
6.0
18+
5.5
15+
5.0
Raw-mark boundaries can vary slightly by test version. This is an estimate, not an official result.
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Use the tool in three focused passes
The result is more useful when you know what to do before, during and after the main interaction.
Pass 2
An estimate is not an official result
Boundaries can vary slightly by test version, so use the tool for practice review only.
Pass 3
Connect the gap to drills
After checking the band, identify which question types caused the errors.
What this page adds beyond a generic tip list
Separate the two Reading versions
Academic and General Training use different practical raw-mark estimates, so choose the version first.
Use the result for review, not promises
Turning correct answers into a band helps review gaps; it is not an official prediction.
Why use a focused tool instead of a quick guess?
| Decision | Quick guess | Focused page |
|---|---|---|
| Version | Use one default 40-question table. | Choose Academic or General Training before calculating. |
| Meaning | Treat the estimate as official marking. | Use the result to locate a practice gap and keep version caveats visible. |
| Next action | Stop after seeing 6.5. | Record error types and move to Reading Question Trainer for a focused drill. |
Start with a concrete example
Use the built-in example as a small rehearsal: enter the same kind of input, notice the result, then replace it with your own situation.
Example: 30 Academic correct
Choose Academic first, enter 30/40 and use the estimate to plan error review and the next drill.
Example: 30 General correct
The same raw mark may map differently in General Training, so do not copy the Academic result.
Common mistakes this tool helps you catch
Selecting the wrong test
This is the input error most likely to distort the estimate.
Treating a practice boundary as fixed
Boundaries can vary slightly across test versions.
Recording the band but not the errors
The band shows the gap; error types show what to practise.
A stronger second pass
Compare adjacent boundaries
Look at adjacent band thresholds to estimate how many more correct answers you need instead of staring at one target.
Link to error practice
Move straight to Reading Question Trainer by error cause: the calculator locates the gap and the trainer repairs it.
Know the boundary before you rely on the result
The calculator uses common practical estimates, not the final official marking for a particular IELTS paper.
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Questions about this tool
Are Academic and General conversions the same?
No. The tool provides separate practical estimates.
Can I use this as an official score?
No. It is only a quick estimate after practice.
Are Academic and General Training conversions the same?
No. The tool provides separate practical estimates.
How many correct answers equal Band 7?
Choose the test version first and use its estimate; one table should not cover both versions.
Can I put this result on an application?
No. Applications require an official score report.
Why can the same raw mark vary?
Paper difficulty and official conversion boundaries can vary slightly.
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