What does an IQ of 139 mean?

An IQ of 139 is classified as Very high intelligence. It is higher than 99.5% of people — roughly 1 in 210.

Higher than 99.5%
How rare 1 in 210
From the average +2.60
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

136 137 138 140 141 142

Frequently asked questions

Is an IQ of 139 good?

An IQ of 139 falls in the "Very high intelligence" range and is higher than 99.5% 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 139?

An IQ of 139 sits at about the 99.5 percentile, which means roughly 1 in 210 people score at least this high.

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