IELTS to TOEFL

IELTS to TOEFL score converter

On the 2025 study by ETS and the IELTS Partners, IELTS 6.0 equals TOEFL iBT 67–80, 6.5 equals 81–90 and 7.0 equals 91–99. On the TOEFL 1–6 scale used since 21 January 2026, ETS sets IELTS 6.5 against 4.5 and IELTS 7.0 against 5.
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  • Checked 30 September 2026
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IELTS to TOEFL iBT (ETS & IELTS Partners 2025; ETS 2026 for the 1–6 scale)

IELTSTOEFL iBT (0–120)TOEFL 1–6
9.01206.0
8.5115–1196.0
8.0108–1146.0
7.5100–1075.5
7.091–995.0
6.581–904.5
6.067–804.0
5.551–663.5
5.037–502.5
4.526–362.0
4.014–251.5

Frequently asked questions

What TOEFL score is equal to IELTS 6.5?+

TOEFL iBT 81–90, or 4.5 on the 1–6 scale.

What TOEFL score is equal to IELTS 7?+

TOEFL iBT 91–99, or 5 on the 1–6 scale.

Which table is official?+

The April 2025 joint study by ETS and the IELTS Partners (937 people who took both tests) replaced ETS's 2010 comparison. ETS published the 1–6 scale table in 2026.

Can I convert the other way?+

Yes, see the TOEFL to IELTS converter, which also covers every score from 60 to 120.

Sources, read 30 September 2026: ETS & IELTS Partners (2025): Linking TOEFL iBT and IELTS scores, RR-25-02; ETS (2026): TOEFL iBT 1–6 score scale, linking to 0–120, CEFR and IELTS; ETS: TOEFL iBT score scale update (from 21 January 2026). BandLadder is an independent practice platform. See also the PTE to IELTS converter.

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