Question 1

How is the TOEFL iBT overall score calculated?

Accepted Answer

From January 2026 ETS reports TOEFL iBT on a 1–6 scale (0.5 steps, CEFR-aligned). You get a 1–6 score for each of Reading, Listening, Speaking, and Writing, and your overall is the AVERAGE of the four, rounded to the nearest 0.5 — the same way IELTS works, just capped at 6. The legacy 0–120 total (the sum of four 0–30 sections) is kept only as a comparable reference through January 2028.

Question 2

What is a good TOEFL score?

Accepted Answer

It depends on your target institution. Many universities require 80+, while competitive programs often ask for 100 or higher. Some undergraduate programs accept 60–70. Always check your specific program's minimum, including any per-section minimums.

Question 3

How does each TOEFL section get scored?

Accepted Answer

Reading and Listening are scored from your correct answers; Speaking (4 tasks) and Writing (2 tasks) are rated by scorers and AI on rubrics. From January 2026 each section is reported on the 1–6 scale (0.5 steps). This calculator works from the four 1–6 section scores you already have and averages them into your overall.

Question 4

What TOEFL score equals IELTS 7.0?

Accepted Answer

Using the official ETS concordance, a TOEFL iBT total of roughly 94–101 corresponds to IELTS band 7.0. Use our TOEFL to IELTS converter for the full table across all bands.

Question 5

Is this TOEFL calculator accurate?

Accepted Answer

The overall is exact once you have your four section scores, since it is simply their average rounded to the nearest 0.5. The CEFR level and legacy 0–120 equivalent are approximate, and the descriptors shown are admission guidance, not official ETS proficiency levels.

Free TOEFL iBT Score Calculator 2026 (1–6 Scale + Legacy 0–120)

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