TOEFL iBT Score: Understand the Score Conversion and Calculation

Updated on, Jul 3, 2025

byShubhankar Das Content Writer - Study Abroad

TOEFL iBT score acts as a crucial document for international students seeking to pursue their academic dreams abroad. 12,500 institutions in over 160 countries accept TOEFL iBT results. The exam has four sections, and each section’s score ranges on a scale of 0 to 30 level. The exact TOEFL iBT score required for admission varies. A strong score demonstrates your ability in all essential aspects of success in an international academic environment. TOEFL iBT result time took 4 to 8 days, and the score report will be valid for 2 years.

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Table of Contents

Score Calculation
iBT vs PBT Score
Score Delivery
FAQs

TOEFL iBT Score Calculation

TOEFL iBT score calculation is a bit complicated. TOEFL reading and listening sections have a specific number of questions and the candidates obtain a raw score based on the number of correct answers given. This is the raw TOEFL score and this raw TOEFL score is converted into the scaled score on a scale of 0-30. The candidates can check TOEFL IBT reading score conversion table for this purpose. The same thing applies to TOEFL IBT listening score calculation. These scaled scores are used to calculate the overall ETS TOEFL IBT score. Not just that, TOEFL score report comprises scaled scores.

TOEFL Reading and Listening Raw Score conversion

TOEFL listening and reading both scored from 0 to 30, contributing to your overall score. Acing a good TOEFL reading score requires a strong vocabulary, critical thinking skills, and the ability to identify key information. Train yourself by listening to academic lectures or podcasts and taking notes on key points to improve your TOEFL listening score.

Scaled Score	Raw Reading Score	Raw Listening Score
30	45, 44	34
29	43, 42, 41	33
28	40, 39	—
27	38, 37	32
26	36	31
25	35, 34	30
24	33	29
23	32	—
22	31	28
21	30	—
20	29	27
19	28	26
18	27	25
17	26	24
16	25	23
15	24	22
14	23	21
13	22	20
12	—	19
11	21	—
10	20	18
9	19	17
8	18	16
7	17	15
6	—	14
5	16	13
4	15	12
3	14	11
2	13, 12	10
1	11, 10	9
0	9 and below	8 and below

This is not an exact conversion but to give the candidate a generalized idea of the scoring system. For instance, if somebody gets a 72% in reading and 68% in listening, then their scaled reading score would be 24 in the top section of the 66-75% range. And the scaled listening score would be 22 or 23 closer to the bottom range.

TOEFL Writing Raw Score Conversion

You will face two tasks, and the total score of TOEFL writing ranges from 0 to 30. Achieving a TOEFL writing score between 24 and 30 demonstrates an advanced level of proficiency.

Raw TOEFL writing score	Scaled TOEFL writing score
0	0
0.5	4
1	5
1.5	7
2	8
2.5	10
3	11
3.5	12
4	14
4.5	15
5	17
5.5	18
6	20
6.5	21
7	22
7.5	24
8	25
8.5	27
9	28
9.5	29
10	30

TOEFL Speaking Raw Score Conversion

TOEFL speaking score demonstrates your English-speaking abilities on the academic level. Some universities may require a high TOEFL speaking score for their admission process.

Raw TOEFL speaking score	Scaled TOEFL speaking score
0	0
1	2
2	4
3	6
4	8
5	9
6	11
7	13
8	15
9	17
10	19
11	21
12	23
13	24
14	26
15	28
16	30

TOEFL iBT full score is calculated by adding the scaled scores of these 4 sections.

TOEFL iBT vs PBT Score Comparison

Check the table below to understand the equivalent TOEFL PBT score of the obtained TOEFL iBT scores:

TOEFL iBT	TOEFL PBT
0	310
1	310
2	310
3	310
4	310
5	310
6	310
7	310
8	310
9	310
10	310
11	310
12	310
13	313
14	317-320
15	323-327
16	330
17	333-337
18	340-343
19	347
20	350
21	353
22	357-360
23	363-367
24	370-373
25	377
26	380
27	383
28	387
29	390-393
30	396
31	398
32	400-403
33	407
34	410-413
35	417
36	419
37	421
38	423-427
39	430
40	433
41	437
42	440
43	443
44	447
45	450
46	453
47	457
48	460
49	463
50	465
51	467
52	470-473
53	477
54	479
55	481
56	483
57	487-490
58	493
59	496
60	498
61	500
62	503
63	505
64	507-510
65	513
66	516
67	518
68	520
69	523
70	525
71	527-530
72	532
73	534
74	536
75	538
76	540-543
77	544
78	546
79	548
80	550
81	552
82	554
83	557-560
84	562
85	564
86	566
87	568
88	570
89	573
90	576
91	578
92	580
93	583
94	586
95	588
96	590
97	593
98	596
99	598
100	600-603
101	607
102	610
103	612
104	614
105	617-620
106	623
107	625
108	628
109	630-633
110	637
111	640
112	643
113	647
114	650
115	653
116	657
117	660-663
118	667
119	670
120	673-677

TOEFL iBT Score Delivery

The TOEFL iBT score dates often vary – TOEFL scores are delivered to the universities within 4 to 11 days of the test date. TOEFL fee includes the cost of delivering the test scores up to 4 universities and the candidate can add or delete from the score report recipients through their ETS account until 10 pm before the day of the test. There are three delivery methods:

ETS Data Manager: Takes 4–8 days;
Score Link Service:Takes 8–10 days;
Postal: 9–11 days + mailing time

TOEFL iBT Score: ETS’s Questioning of Scores

If a candidate finds their TOEFL score to be invalid, they can question ETS regarding the same and the latter will review the score. The test taker is provided with 3 options:

They can authorize ETS to abort the scores and arrange for a future test without extra charge;
They can authorize ETS to abort the scores and get back their refund;
Or submit the case for arbitration which is only applicable for candidates residing in United States, U.S. Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, or Canada only.

ETS is a highly trusted conducting body and the scores it produces is hardly ever questioned. But when it does, ETS ensures that it goes through a fair process of review. In fact, candidates are also made to state their agreement during the TOEFL registration process that if ETS detects any act which may turn the scores invalid, ETS has the right to review or cancel the scores.

FAQs

Ques: What is a good TOEFL iBT score?

Ans: There's no single good TOEFL iBT score. It depends on the universities you're applying to. Universities set their requirements, but the average TOEFL iBT results fall between 80-100,

Ques: What is the score range for TOEFL iBT?

Ans: TOEFL iBT score is calculated on a scale of 0 to 120. Each section: Reading, Listening, Speaking, and Writing is scored from 0 to 30, and these are added together for your total score.

Ques: Is 82 a good TOEFL iBT score?

Ans: An 82 could be a good score depending on your target universities. Some programs might accept it, but for highly competitive programs, you might need a higher score.

Ques: How is the TOEFL iBT score calculated?

Ans: Trained human raters assess your written and spoken English proficiency based on set criteria. Your scores for each section; Reading, Listening, Speaking, and Writing are added together to calculate your total score.

Ques: How to verify your TOEFL iBT score?

Ans: You can verify your TOEFL iBT score online through your ETS account. You'll receive an email notification when your scores are available, within four to eight days of your test date.

Ques: Is it hard to get a 90 on the TOEFL iBT?

Ans: A 90 score requires strong English skills across all areas; reading, listening, speaking, and writing. It's achievable with dedicated preparation, but it's not easy. Focus on your weaknesses and practice with official resources.

Ques: What is the maximum score on the TOEFL iBT?

Ans: The highest possible score on the TOEFL iBT is 120. This score is very rare and requires exceptional English proficiency with effective preparation.

Ques: What is the minimum score for the TOEFL iBT?

Ans: The minimum possible score is 0. However, the university's minimum score requirements start from 75 to 80. Check the university's website for score requirements.

Ques: Is 100 a good TOEFL iBT score?

Ans: A score of 100 on the TOEFL iBT is generally considered very good and demonstrates strong English skills. This score can strengthen your application to many universities.

Ques: How to check your TOEFL score?

Ans: Log in to your ETS account and visit the score reporting section. You'll be able to view your official score report after it's released, typically within four to eight days after your test date.

*The article might have information for the previous academic years, which will be updated soon subject to the notification issued by the University/College.