IQ follows a normal distribution with mean 100 and SD 15 (Wechsler scale). Most people score 85–115.
What this calculator does
IQ 130+ (top 2.3%) qualifies for Mensa. IQ 145+ is rarer than 1 in 1,000 people.
When to use this calculator
This tool is most useful when you need a result you can trust without double-checking. It applies the correct formula automatically and handles edge cases that trip up manual calculation.
Common mistakes
Many errors with practical calculators arise from not reading the result in context. A number without units, without scale, or without comparison against a reference range is hard to interpret correctly.
Real-world scenarios
A student planning their revision schedule uses the calculator to distribute a fixed number of study hours across multiple subjects based on weighting, ensuring the time allocation matches the importance of each topic in the final assessment.
Frequently asked questions
What IQ score is needed for Mensa?
Mensa requires an IQ in the top 2% — typically 130+ on Wechsler or 132+ on Stanford-Binet.