TOEFL To IELTS Conversion
Enter your TOEFL iBT total to find the IELTS band it compares to, using the score-comparison table ETS publishes. This is a reference conversion, not an official equivalency.
Accurate calculation • Based on official scoring methodology
TOEFL iBT Total Score
Enter your total TOEFL score (0 to 120) to find the concordant IELTS band.
Common Admission Benchmarks:
- • TOEFL 94–101 ≈ IELTS 7.0 (Meets most top tier grad programs)
- • TOEFL 79–93 ≈ IELTS 6.5 (Standard university admission cut-off)
- • TOEFL 60–78 ≈ IELTS 6.0 (Undergraduate standard entry)
IELTS Scale
7.0 / 9.0
Matching TOEFL Range: 94–101
Official Reference:
Based on ETS research comparing score distributions of test takers who took both exams.
ETS Research Table
Scores are comparative estimates. Individual institutions set specific score requirements for each test.
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.
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How the TOEFL To IELTS Conversion Works
Scoring Methodology: IELTS band = comparison band for your TOEFL iBT total (0–120)
- ETS publishes an official comparison table linking TOEFL iBT total scores to IELTS band scores.
- Enter your TOEFL total out of 120 to find the matching IELTS band from 4.0 to 9.0.
- The comparison matches how similarly-performing groups of test takers score, so it is a reference conversion, not a guarantee.
- Universities receive your official score from the test provider — the conversion simply tells you which requirement you already meet.
Example TOEFL to IELTS conversion
- TOEFL iBT total
- 96
- Comparison range
- 94–101
- IELTS band
- 7.0
A 96 total compares to IELTS 7.0 — enough for most competitive universities that quote either test, though each institution sets its own minimums per test.
How to use the comparison responsibly
The table matches how similarly-performing groups score on both tests — a reference conversion, not a guarantee for an individual.
Universities publish minimums per test (for example “IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL 90”), so check which test your band actually satisfies.
Both tests remain independent: institutions receive your official score from the provider, never a converted one.
Section-level comparisons also exist, but the total-score table is the most commonly quoted reference.
Frequently Asked Questions
What IELTS band equals a TOEFL score of 100?
ETS’s published comparison maps TOEFL 94–101 to around IELTS 7.0, so 100 compares to about 7.0.
Is the TOEFL to IELTS conversion official?
The table originates from ETS’s own score-comparison research, which is the authoritative reference — but the conversion itself is a statistical comparison between tests, not an equivalency either test owner guarantees for individuals.
Which test is easier, TOEFL or IELTS?
Neither is easier — they are calibrated so equivalent performance produces equivalent scores. IELTS uses a face-to-face Speaking test; TOEFL records spoken responses. Choose the format that suits you.
Can I submit both TOEFL and IELTS scores?
Yes, and some applicants do — admissions teams will consider whichever presentation favours you. There is no penalty for submitting both.
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