IQ percentiles explained: how to read your position
What percentile 75, 90, 95 or 99 means and why percentile can be clearer than the raw score.
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A percentile tells you what percentage of people scored below your estimated result. Percentile 90 means your performance was above roughly 90 out of 100 people in a comparable reference group.
Why it is useful
Nearby IQ scores can represent different practical gaps depending on where they sit in the distribution. Percentile communicates the result more intuitively.
Not a fixed identity
A percentile describes one measurement in one context. Sleep, stress, practice and question type can shift performance, especially in short recreational tests.
FAQ
Does percentile 95 mean IQ 95?
No. Percentile and IQ are different scales.
What percentile is high?
Generally, percentile 90 or above indicates above-average performance.