Scorify.uzYour overall band
How the overall band is rounded
- Average ending in .25 rounds up to the next half band (6.25 → 6.5).
- Average ending in .75 rounds up to the next whole band (6.75 → 7.0).
- Other averages round to the nearest half or whole band (6.125 → 6.0, 6.375 → 6.5).
Examples of overall band calculations
| Listening / Reading / Writing / Speaking | Average | Overall band |
|---|---|---|
| 8.5 / 8.5 / 7.0 / 7.0 | 7.75 | 8.0 |
| 7.0 / 7.0 / 6.5 / 7.0 | 6.875 | 7.0 |
| 7.0 / 7.0 / 7.0 / 6.0 | 6.75 | 7.0 |
| 6.0 / 6.0 / 6.0 / 7.0 | 6.25 | 6.5 |
| 7.0 / 6.5 / 6.0 / 6.5 | 6.50 | 6.5 |
| 5.5 / 6.0 / 5.5 / 6.0 | 5.75 | 6.0 |
Study guides
IELTS Speaking Band 7: What Examiners Look For and 12 Tips
The four Speaking criteria, the real difference between Band 6 and Band 7 and twelve tips you can use today.
IELTS Band Score Explained: How Writing and Speaking Are Marked
How the overall band is calculated, what examiners look for in Writing and Speaking, and what each band level actually feels like.
Improve your Writing and Speaking scores
Writing and Speaking are usually the hardest to raise without feedback. Scorify gives you an estimated band, criterion scores and corrections after every practice.
Frequently asked questions
How is the IELTS overall band score calculated?
The overall band is the average of your Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking scores, rounded to the nearest half band. An average ending in .25 rounds up to the next half band, and an average ending in .75 rounds up to the next whole band.
What is 6.75 rounded to in IELTS?
An average of 6.75 rounds up to an overall band 7.0.
What is 6.25 rounded to in IELTS?
An average of 6.25 rounds up to an overall band 6.5.
Do Writing and Speaking count more than Listening and Reading?
No. All four sections carry equal weight in the overall band: each contributes one quarter of the average.
Is the overall band calculated the same way for Academic and General Training?
Yes. Both versions use the same rule: the average of the four section bands, rounded to the nearest half or whole band.
What do I need in each section for an overall 7.0?
Several combinations work. For example 7, 7, 7, 7 gives 7.0, and 7, 7, 6.5, 7 gives an average of 6.875, which also rounds up to 7.0. Check your own scores with the calculator above.