1. What is IELTS Listening Band Score?

The IELTS Listening Band Score is a measure of a test-taker's English listening proficiency, ranging from 0 to 9. It's calculated based on the number of correct answers out of 40 questions in the listening test.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the official IELTS band score conversion table:

Conversion Table:

• 39-40 correct answers = Band 9.0
• 37-38 = Band 8.5
• 35-36 = Band 8.0
• 32-34 = Band 7.5
• 30-31 = Band 7.0
• 26-29 = Band 6.5
• 23-25 = Band 6.0
• 18-22 = Band 5.5
• 16-17 = Band 5.0
• 13-15 = Band 4.5
• 10-12 = Band 4.0
• 8-9 = Band 3.5
• 6-7 = Band 3.0
• 4-5 = Band 2.5

3. Importance of Band Score

Details: The IELTS Listening Band Score is crucial for university admissions, visa applications, and professional registration in English-speaking countries.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter the number of correct answers (between 0-40) from your IELTS Listening test. The calculator will show your corresponding band score.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: Is the scoring the same for Academic and General Training?
A: Yes, the listening band score calculation is identical for both IELTS test types.

Q2: Are there half bands in listening scores?
A: Yes, listening scores can be whole or half bands (e.g., 6.0, 6.5, 7.0).

Q3: How many questions are in the listening test?
A: There are always 40 questions across 4 sections.

Q4: Is there negative marking?
A: No, only correct answers count. There's no penalty for wrong answers.

Q5: Can I get Band 9 with one wrong answer?
A: Typically, you can get 1-2 wrong and still get Band 9, but it depends on the test version.