IELTS to TOEFL Converter (Approximate Score Guide)
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IELTS and TOEFL are the two most widely accepted English proficiency tests for university admissions. If you've taken one test but a university requires the other, knowing the approximate score equivalence helps you determine if you meet the requirement without retaking the test.
This IELTS to TOEFL Converter provides approximate conversions between IELTS Academic overall band scores and TOEFL iBT totals. It works in both directions.
How to use this converter
- Select conversion direction — IELTS to TOEFL iBT, or TOEFL iBT to IELTS.
- Enter your score — IELTS band (0–9) or TOEFL iBT total (0–120).
- Click "Convert" to see the approximate equivalent.
Convert between IELTS Academic overall band and approximate TOEFL iBT total score. Universities publish their own minimums — use this for planning only.
Understanding your results
Common university minimums: IELTS 6.5 ≈ TOEFL 79–93, IELTS 7.0 ≈ TOEFL 94–101, IELTS 7.5 ≈ TOEFL 102–109. These are approximate — some universities publish their own equivalence tables. Many universities now also accept PTE Academic and Duolingo English Test as alternatives.
Frequently asked questions
Neither is objectively easier — they test different skills in different formats. IELTS includes a face-to-face speaking interview, while TOEFL is entirely computer-based. IELTS uses British English conventions, TOEFL uses American English. Try a practice test for both to see which suits you.
Most English-speaking universities require IELTS 6.0–7.0 overall, with no band below 5.5–6.0. Top universities (Oxbridge, Ivy League) often require 7.0–7.5 overall with 7.0+ in all individual bands.
Yes, virtually all universities in the USA, UK, Canada, and Australia accept both IELTS Academic and TOEFL iBT. Many also accept PTE Academic and Duolingo English Test. Check each university's specific language requirements.
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How to interpret the result
Use the result to compare scenarios and identify questions. Schools, universities, testing bodies and government agencies may use different scales, rounding rules and eligibility criteria. An estimate on this page cannot override an official calculation.
Before you decide
- Read the assumptions shown beside the tool.
- Repeat the calculation with a lower and higher scenario.
- Save the official requirement that applies to your case.
- Ask the responsible institution to confirm any conversion in writing.