1. What is IQ?

IQ (Intelligence Quotient) is a score derived from standardized tests designed to measure human intelligence. An IQ score of 100 is considered average intelligence in the general population.

2. How is IQ Calculated?

The traditional IQ calculation formula is:

Where:

• Mental Age — The age level of cognitive ability
• Chronological Age — The actual age in years

Note: Modern IQ tests use deviation scoring where 100 is the mean and 15 is the standard deviation.

3. Understanding Your Score

Score Ranges:

• 130+ — Very superior
• 120-129 — Superior
• 110-119 — High average
• 90-109 — Average
• 80-89 — Low average
• 70-79 — Borderline
• Below 70 — Extremely low

4. Using the Calculator

Instructions: Enter your IQ test score to see where it falls on the intelligence scale. The calculator will tell you if your score is average (100), above average, or below average.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: Is 100 IQ good?
A: Yes, 100 IQ is exactly average. About 50% of people score below 100 and 50% score above.

Q2: Can IQ change over time?
A: IQ scores can change slightly with education and environment, but generally remain relatively stable throughout life.

Q3: What's the highest possible IQ?
A: There's no theoretical maximum, but scores above 145 are extremely rare (less than 0.1% of population).

Q4: How accurate are IQ tests?
A: Properly administered tests are reliable measures of certain cognitive abilities, but don't capture all aspects of intelligence.

Q5: Do IQ tests measure creativity?
A: Standard IQ tests focus more on analytical and problem-solving skills than creative thinking.