IELTS Listening Band Score Calculator
Enter your correct answers out of 40 to estimate your IELTS Listening band. Listening is the same in Academic and General Training, so this calculator covers both tests.
Is Listening scoring the same for Academic and General Training?
Yes. The same Listening test and scoring scale apply to both. In this approximate chart, 23/40 gives band 6.0, 30/40 gives band 7.0 and 35/40 gives band 8.0.
| Correct answers out of 40 | Estimated band |
|---|---|
| 39–40 | 9.0 |
| 37–38 | 8.5 |
| 35–36 | 8.0 |
| 32–34 | 7.5 |
| 30–31 | 7.0 |
| 26–29 | 6.5 |
| 23–25 | 6.0 |
| 18–22 | 5.5 |
| 16–17 | 5.0 |
| 13–15 | 4.5 |
| 10–12 | 4.0 |
| 0–9 | Below 4; no precise estimate |
For example, 28/40 is approximately band 6.5 in Listening. Review spelling, word limits and missed distractors before taking another full Listening test.
Based on the IDP IELTS conversion guidance. Raw-score thresholds can vary between test versions. Scores below the published band 4 range are shown as below 4 rather than assigning an unsupported precise band. IELTS.fit is an independent study aid.
Keep practising
Take a free Academic Reading practice test or a free Listening practice test. For Writing feedback and Speaking coaching, explore IELTS Writing and Speaking support at PrepRoadRunner.
Find a routine in the IELTS fitness guides, review your answers, and use your next test to check progress.