What does an IQ of 143 mean?

An IQ of 143 is classified as Exceptionally gifted. It is higher than 99.8% of people — roughly 1 in 480.

Higher than 99.8%
How rare 1 in 480
From the average +2.87
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

140 141 142 144 145

Frequently asked questions

Is an IQ of 143 good?

An IQ of 143 falls in the "Exceptionally gifted" range and is higher than 99.8% 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 143?

An IQ of 143 sits at about the 99.8 percentile, which means roughly 1 in 480 people score at least this high.

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