What does an IQ of 140 mean?

An IQ of 140 is classified as Exceptionally gifted. It is higher than 99.6% of people — roughly 1 in 260.

Higher than 99.6%
How rare 1 in 260
From the average +2.67
Classification Exceptionally gifted

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

137 138 139 141 142 143

Frequently asked questions

Is an IQ of 140 good?

An IQ of 140 falls in the "Exceptionally gifted" range and is higher than 99.6% 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 140?

An IQ of 140 sits at about the 99.6 percentile, which means roughly 1 in 260 people score at least this high.

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