IQ Percentile Calculator

Determine your IQ percentile ranking and understand how your intelligence compares to the population

Calculate Your IQ Percentile

Typical range: 40-200 (Average: 100)

Most common tests use SD = 15

IQ Percentile Results

Enter your IQ score to see your percentile ranking

Average IQ is 100 with a standard deviation of 15

Score Analysis

IQ Classifications

Wechsler Scale

130+Very Superior
120-129Superior
110-119High Average
90-109Average
80-89Low Average
70-79Borderline
69-Extremely Low

Percentile Ranges

98th+Gifted (Top 2%)
90-97thWell Above Avg
75-89thAbove Average
25-74thAverage Range
10-24thBelow Average
2-9thWell Below Avg
2nd-Significantly Low

Standard IQ Tests

Wechsler Scales

WAIS-IV (Adults), WISC-V (Children)

SD = 15, Most widely used

Stanford-Binet 5

SB5 Intelligence Scale

SD = 15, Comprehensive assessment

Cattell Culture Fair

Non-verbal intelligence test

SD = 16, Reduced cultural bias

Woodcock-Johnson

Cognitive abilities assessment

SD = 15, Educational focus

IQ Distribution Facts

📊

68% of people score between 85-115

📈

95% of people score between 70-130

🎯

Only 2% score above 130 (gifted range)

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Average IQ is exactly 100 by definition

Understanding IQ and Percentiles

What is IQ?

IQ (Intelligence Quotient) is a measure of cognitive abilities and fluid intelligence. It represents your ability to learn, reason, recognize patterns, and solve problems compared to others of your age group.

What are Percentiles?

A percentile indicates the percentage of people who score at or below your level. For example, the 90th percentile means you scored better than 90% of people who took the test.

Why Does IQ Matter?

  • Predicts academic performance
  • Correlates with job performance in complex tasks
  • Helps identify learning differences
  • Assists in educational planning

Normal Distribution

IQ scores follow a normal (bell curve) distribution with:

  • Mean: 100 (average score)
  • Standard Deviation: 15 or 16 (depending on test)
  • Range: Typically 40-200

Distribution Breakdown:

IQ 70-84 (Low Average):16% of population
IQ 85-114 (Average):68% of population
IQ 115-129 (Above Average):14% of population
IQ 130+ (Gifted):2% of population

Important: IQ tests should be administered by qualified professionals. Online tests are generally not reliable for official assessments.

⚠️ Medical Disclaimer

This calculator provides educational information only and should not replace professional psychological assessment. IQ scores can be influenced by many factors including test anxiety, cultural background, education, and health status. For official IQ assessment, consult a licensed psychologist or educational specialist. If you have concerns about cognitive abilities or learning differences, seek professional evaluation.