What does an IQ of 138 mean?

An IQ of 138 is classified as Very high intelligence. It is higher than 99.4% of people — roughly 1 in 180.

Higher than 99.4%
How rare 1 in 180
From the average +2.53
Classification Very high 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

135 136 137 139 140 141

Frequently asked questions

Is an IQ of 138 good?

An IQ of 138 falls in the "Very high intelligence" range and is higher than 99.4% 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 138?

An IQ of 138 sits at about the 99.4 percentile, which means roughly 1 in 180 people score at least this high.

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