What does an IQ of 116 mean?

An IQ of 116 is classified as Above-average intelligence. It is higher than 86% of people — roughly 1 in 7.

Higher than 86%
How rare 1 in 7
From the average +1.07
Classification Above-average intelligence

IQ scores follow a bell curve centred on 100, with a standard deviation of 15. About 68% of people score between 85 and 115, and about 95% between 70 and 130.

Nearby scores

113 114 115 117 118 119

Frequently asked questions

Is an IQ of 116 good?

An IQ of 116 falls in the "Above-average intelligence" range and is higher than 86% of people. Any single test is an estimate, so treat it as a range rather than an exact figure.

What percentile is an IQ of 116?

An IQ of 116 sits at about the 86 percentile, which means roughly 1 in 7 people score at least this high.

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