TOEFL Score Calculator 2026 | Free

Instantly convert between the 2026 band scale (1.0–6.0), CEFR levels (A1–C2) and the old 0–120 score. Or work out your overall band from your four section scores — free, no sign-up, and it updates as you type.

Since January 2026 the TOEFL iBT reports all three at once, and the old 0–120 total keeps being shown through the transition period — so most students end up needing to move between them.

Band scale: 1.0–6.0Band scale
Score increments: 0.5Score increments
CEFR aligned: A1–C2CEFR aligned
Sections scored: 4Sections scored

Move each slider to the band score you got — or the one you’re aiming for. Your overall band updates as you go.

Reading

Listening

Speaking

Writing

Overall TOEFL band

4.0 / 6.0

Section average 4.0, rounded to the nearest 0.5.

CEFR level

Old 0–120 score

72–85

Competent. Effective command in familiar situations; some errors in complex or unfamiliar academic contexts.

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TOEFL score conversion chart: band, CEFR and 0–120

Every band on the 2026 scale, with the CEFR level it matches and the old 0–120 scores it compares with.

TOEFL iBT bands, CEFR levels and comparable 0–120 scores, from ETS’s January 2026 score scale.
Band (1–6)	CEFR level	Old 0–120 score
6.0	C2	114–120
5.5	C1	107–113
5.0	C1	95–106
4.5	B2	86–94
4.0	B2	72–85
3.5	B1	58–71
3.0	B1	44–57
2.5	A2	34–43
2.0	A2	24–33
1.5	A1	12–23
1.0	A1	0–11

Why both scales? For the two years from January 2026 to January 2028, every TOEFL score report shows your CEFR level, your bands, and one comparable 0–120 score. That score is the middle of your band’s range: a 4.5 comes with a 90.

What each TOEFL band score means

What a band says about your English, from 6.0 down to 1.0. The labels and descriptions are our own plain-language guide, not ETS’s.

6.0ExpertCEFR C2: Complete command of English — full accuracy, fluency, and comprehension in academic and professional contexts.
5.5Very ProficientCEFR C1: Near-native command with only occasional inaccuracies; handles complex academic discourse with ease.
5.0ProficientCEFR C1: Strong command of English; occasional errors don't impede communication in academic settings.
4.5AdvancedCEFR B2: Good command for academic work; follows and produces complex texts with minor difficulties.
4.0CompetentCEFR B2: Effective command in familiar situations; some errors in complex or unfamiliar academic contexts.
3.5IntermediateCEFR B1: Adequate command for most academic tasks; struggles with abstract or specialized content.
3.0IntermediateCEFR B1: Functional command in routine situations; noticeable errors and limited range in academic discourse.
2.5DevelopingCEFR A2: Basic command sufficient for simple communication; frequent errors and limited vocabulary academically.
2.0ElementaryCEFR A2: Limited command of basic English; communication restricted to familiar, everyday topics.
1.5BasicCEFR A1: Very limited command; only conveys and understands simple messages in familiar situations.
1.0BeginnerCEFR A1: Minimal command of English; isolated words and memorized phrases for basic needs.

Old TOEFL section scores (0–30) on the new band scale

Have a score from before January 21, 2026? Find your old 0–30 score in its section’s column to see the band it compares with.

Section bands (1–6) and the old 0–30 section scores they compare with, from ETS’s published comparison.
Band	Reading	Listening	Writing	Speaking
6.0	29–30	28–30	29–30	28–30
5.5	27–28	26–27	27–28	27
5.0	24–26	22–25	24–26	25–26
4.5	22–23	20–21	21–23	23–24
4.0	18–21	17–19	17–20	20–22
3.5	12–17	13–16	15–16	18–19
3.0	6–11	9–12	13–14	16–17
2.5	4–5	6–8	11–12	13–15
2.0	3	4–5	7–10	10–12
1.5	2	2–3	3–6	5–9
1.0	0–1	0–1	0–2	0–4

This is a comparison, not a conversion. Since January 2026, score reports show each section as a band only, with no 0–30 score. This table is ETS’s guide to reading an older score next to a new one. Old scores stay valid for two years from the test date.

TOEFL section scores: Reading, Listening, Writing and Speaking

Each section gets its own band from 1.0 to 6.0, and a band means the same CEFR level in every section: a 5.0 is C1 in Reading and in Speaking alike.

Reading
How well you understand written English, from everyday texts like notices and emails to academic passages. It’s adaptive: how you do in the first part decides the second.
Task types: Complete the Words · Read in Daily Life · Read an Academic Passage
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Listening
How well you understand spoken English in short exchanges, campus conversations, announcements and academic talks. It’s adaptive too, and each recording plays once.
Task types: Listen and Choose a Response · Listen to a Conversation · Listen to an Announcement · Listen to an Academic Talk
Practice Listening
Writing
How clearly you write: building correct sentences, then an email and a post for an academic discussion, all typed.
Task types: Build a Sentence · Write an Email · Write for an Academic Discussion
Practice Writing
Speaking
How clearly you speak: repeating sentences you hear, then answering interview questions out loud, with no preparation time.
Task types: Listen and Repeat · Take an Interview
Practice Speaking

How your overall TOEFL band is calculated

Your overall band is the average of your four section bands, rounded to the nearest half band.

Example

Reading: 4.5
Listening: 4.5
Writing: 4.0
Speaking: 4.0

Average 4.25Overall band 4.5

An average exactly halfway between two half bands rounds up, as 4.25 does here. In ETS’s own examples, an average of 5.125 gives an overall 5.0, and 5.25 gives 5.5. On the old scale, the 0–120 total was the four section scores added up.

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What is a good TOEFL score in 2026?

A good TOEFL score is the one your school or program asks for. There’s no pass mark: every band from 1.0 to 6.0 is a real result, and each school sets its own minimum.

Think in CEFR levels. ETS advises schools to first choose the CEFR level a program needs, then ask for the band that matches it. So it helps to know which level you’re aiming for: B2 is band 4.0–4.5, C1 is 5.0–5.5, and C2 is 6.0.

If your school still lists an old 0–120 score, ETS’s recommendation to schools maps the most common ones like this:

ETS’s recommended band for common old requirements. CEFR levels from the chart above.
Old requirement (0–120)	Recommended band	CEFR
100	5.0	C1
90	4.5	B2
80	4.0	B2
70	3.5	B1

Check the section scores too. ETS encourages schools to ask for the same band in every section, or to set a minimum for the skills a program relies on most. A strong overall band can still fall short if one section is low.

Until January 2028, your score report shows both scales: your CEFR level, your bands, and a comparable 0–120 score. So a requirement written either way can be checked against it.

Requirements differ between schools and programs, and they change. Always check your school’s own admissions page for the exact score and any section minimums.

TOEFL score FAQs

What is the highest TOEFL score?

6.0, the top of the 2026 band scale. It matches CEFR level C2 and compares with 114–120 on the old 0–120 scale. The lowest band is 1.0, and every section and the overall score use the same 1.0–6.0 range.

What TOEFL band is CEFR B2?

Band 4.0 or 4.5. On the same scale, B1 is 3.0 or 3.5, C1 is 5.0 or 5.5, and C2 is 6.0. This holds for every section as well as the overall band.

How is the overall TOEFL band rounded?

To the nearest half band. ETS’s own examples: an average of 5.25 becomes 5.5, and an average of 5.125 becomes 5.0. The calculator at the top of this page shows the average and the rounding as you move the sliders.

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Is there a passing TOEFL score?

No. ETS sets no pass or fail mark. Each school or program chooses its own minimum, sometimes with a minimum for each section too, so check the admissions page of every program you apply to.

What is a good TOEFL score?

My school asks for a 0–120 score. What do I do?

Nothing needs converting. Until January 2028, your score report shows a comparable 0–120 score beside your bands, so you can check it against the school’s number directly. That score is the middle of your band’s range: a 4.5 comes with a 90.

Is my old TOEFL score still valid?

Yes, for two years from the test date, the same as any TOEFL score. Scores from before January 21, 2026 stay on the 0–120 scale; the tables on this page show the band each one compares with.

When do I get my TOEFL scores?

Your unofficial Reading and Listening scores appear on screen as soon as you finish the test. Your official scores arrive in your ETS account 3 days after your test date, and the PDF score report a day after that.

How can I find out my band before test day?

Take a timed practice test in the real format. Our Full Test runs all four sections in ETS’s order and gives you a band for each, plus your overall band, so you can see which section to work on. ETS doesn’t publish how it turns answers into bands, so a practice band is our best estimate.

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