TOEFL Score Calculator
Enter your four TOEFL iBT section scores to get your total out of 120, see where it stands, and find the IELTS band it compares to.
Accurate calculation • Based on official scoring methodology
TOEFL iBT Section Scores
Enter each section score (0 to 30) for your total out of 120.
/ 120
IELTS Equivalent: Band 7.5
Based on ETS concordance research. Scores are valid for 2 years.
About TOEFL iBT Scoring
Each section carries 30 points. ETS reports MyBest Scores across all attempts within two years.
How Scoring Works
Verified algorithms calibrated directly to published official scoring criteria and test guidelines.
Official Scoring Scale
Calibrated to official percentile ranks, CEFR frameworks, and university cutoff requirements.
Score Validity & Policies
Up-to-date guidelines on test validity periods (2–5 years) and multi-attempt superscore acceptance.
University & Visa Acceptance
Recognized by top global institutions across the US, UK, Canada, Australia, and Germany.
How the TOEFL Score Calculator Works
Scoring Methodology: Total = Reading (0–30) + Listening (0–30) + Speaking (0–30) + Writing (0–30)
- TOEFL iBT scores four sections — Reading, Listening, Speaking and Writing — each from 0 to 30.
- Your total score is the simple sum of the four sections and ranges from 0 to 120.
- ETS also reports MyBest Scores: the highest section score from any test date within two years.
- Scores are valid for two years and accepted by 12,000+ universities worldwide.
Example TOEFL calculation
- Reading
- 27
- Listening
- 26
- Speaking
- 24
- Writing
- 25
- Total
- 27 + 26 + 24 + 25 = 102
- IELTS comparison
- ≈ 7.5
A total of 102 clears the requirement of most competitive universities — many ask for 90–100, and top programs often quote 100+.
What your TOEFL score means
Below 80 total: many universities still admit, but competitive programs usually expect more; 80–100 is the standard competitive range; 100+ meets even top-tier requirements.
ETS also issues MyBest Scores — your highest section scores across all test dates in two years — though not every institution accepts them.
Section scores matter: some programs set per-section minimums (often 20–22 in Speaking), so check both the total and each section.
TOEFL iBT scores are valid for two years.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is the TOEFL total score calculated?
Simply add the four section scores — Reading, Listening, Speaking and Writing — each reported from 0 to 30, giving a total from 0 to 120.
What is a good TOEFL score?
90–100 satisfies most competitive graduate programs, and 100+ is the usual bar at top universities. Always confirm the requirement, since some programs also set per-section minimums.
What TOEFL score equals IELTS 7.0?
ETS’s published comparison maps IELTS 7.0 to a TOEFL iBT total of 94–101. See the TOEFL to IELTS converter for every band.
Is 80 a passing TOEFL score?
TOEFL has no pass or fail. 80 is enough for many universities, while selective programs typically look for 90–100+.
Related Calculators
Booking your test soon? Save up to ₹3,401
Get genuine, authorized test vouchers for PTE Academic, PTE Core, GRE, TOEFL, and Duolingo. Delivered to your email instantly with 100% money-back authenticity guarantee.