What does an IQ of 118 mean?

An IQ of 118 is classified as Above-average intelligence. It is higher than 88% of people — roughly 1 in 9.

Higher than 88%
How rare 1 in 9
From the average +1.20
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

115 116 117 119 120 121

Frequently asked questions

Is an IQ of 118 good?

An IQ of 118 falls in the "Above-average intelligence" range and is higher than 88% 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 118?

An IQ of 118 sits at about the 88 percentile, which means roughly 1 in 9 people score at least this high.

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