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IELTS Listening Raw Score to Band Converter

Convert your raw listening score out of 40 into the official IELTS band scale. Explore section-by-section accuracy targets, distractor mitigation strategies, and dedicated score roadmap pages.

Enter Your Listening Raw Score (0 - 40)

Both Academic and General Training candidates take the identical 40-question IELTS Listening test.

Correct Answers (Marks)
/ 40
010203040
Typical Recommended Target Distribution for 33/40
Sec 1 (Social)10 / 10
Sec 2 (Monologue)9 / 10
Sec 3 (Academic)8 / 10
Sec 4 (Lecture)6 / 10

Official Listening Band Score

7.5Listening
CEFR Level:C1
Accuracy:82.5%
Descriptor:Good User (Band 7.5)

Browse Dedicated Listening Score Pages (0 - 40)

Select your exact raw mark out of 40 for detailed audio trap analysis, spelling checks, and target band roadmaps.

Band 7.0+ Band 6.0 - 6.5 Band ≤ 5.5
40 / 40
Band 9.0
CEFR C239 / 40
Band 9.0
CEFR C238 / 40
Band 8.5
CEFR C237 / 40
Band 8.5
CEFR C236 / 40
Band 8.0
CEFR C135 / 40
Band 8.0
CEFR C134 / 40
Band 7.5
CEFR C133 / 40
Band 7.5
CEFR C132 / 40
Band 7.5
CEFR C131 / 40
Band 7.0
CEFR C130 / 40
Band 7.0
CEFR C129 / 40
Band 6.5
CEFR B228 / 40
Band 6.5
CEFR B227 / 40
Band 6.5
CEFR B226 / 40
Band 6.5
CEFR B225 / 40
Band 6.0
CEFR B224 / 40
Band 6.0
CEFR B223 / 40
Band 6.0
CEFR B222 / 40
Band 5.5
CEFR B221 / 40
Band 5.5
CEFR B220 / 40
Band 5.5
CEFR B219 / 40
Band 5.5
CEFR B218 / 40
Band 5.5
CEFR B217 / 40
Band 5.0
CEFR B116 / 40
Band 5.0
CEFR B115 / 40
Band 4.5
CEFR B114 / 40
Band 4.5
CEFR B113 / 40
Band 4.5
CEFR B112 / 40
Band 4.0
CEFR B111 / 40
Band 4.0
CEFR B110 / 40
Band 4.0
CEFR B19 / 40
Band 3.5
CEFR A28 / 40
Band 3.5
CEFR A27 / 40
Band 3.5
CEFR A26 / 40
Band 3.5
CEFR A25 / 40
Band 3.0
CEFR A24 / 40
Band 3.0
CEFR A23 / 40
Band 2.5
CEFR A12 / 40
Band 2.5
CEFR A11 / 40
Band 0.0
CEFR A10 / 40
Band 0.0
CEFR A1

Official IELTS Listening Raw Score to Band Conversion Table

Official conversion standard applied across both IELTS Academic and General Training test administrations worldwide.

Band ScoreListening Raw Marks (0 - 40)Accuracy RangeCEFRSkill Level
9.039 - 40 / 4098% - 100%C2Expert User
8.537 - 38 / 4093% - 95%C2Very Good User
8.035 - 36 / 4088% - 90%C1Very Good User
7.532 - 34 / 4080% - 85%C1Good User
7.030 - 31 / 4075% - 78%C1Good User
6.526 - 29 / 4065% - 73%B2Competent User
6.023 - 25 / 4057% - 63%B2Competent User
5.518 - 22 / 4045% - 55%B2Modest User
5.016 - 17 / 4040% - 43%B1Modest User
4.513 - 15 / 4033% - 38%B1Limited User
4.010 - 12 / 4025% - 30%B1Limited User
3.56 - 9 / 4015% - 23%A2Extremely Limited User
3.04 - 5 / 4010% - 13%A2Extremely Limited User
2.52 - 3 / 405% - 8%A1Intermittent User

The 4 IELTS Listening Sections Explained

Section 1

Everyday Social Dialogue (Questions 1 - 10)

Two speakers discussing practical daily situations (hotel booking, gym membership, job application). High emphasis on phone numbers, names, dates, and form completion.

Target: 9-10 / 10 correct
Section 2

General Monologue / Speech (Questions 11 - 20)

One speaker providing information about a local facility, guided park tour, or radio program. Commonly features map/floor-plan labeling and multiple choice.

Target: 8-9 / 10 correct
Section 3

Educational Discussion (Questions 21 - 30)

Up to 4 university students and a tutor debating a research project or assignment. High distractor density, speaker disagreement, and rapid turn-taking.

Target: 7-8 / 10 correct
Section 4

Academic Monologue Lecture (Questions 31 - 40)

A university professor delivering a continuous lecture on scientific, historical, or environmental research. No breaks in the middle.

Target: 6-7 / 10 correct

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