What Does an IQ of 127 Mean?
An IQ of 127 is in the “Superior” range. It’s higher than about 96.4% of people, so roughly 1 in 28 people score 127 or higher. That’s 1.8 standard deviations above the average of 100.
IQ 127 in numbers
- Classification
- Superior
- Scores lower than 127
- 96.4%
- How rare
- 1 in 28 people score this high or higher
- Distance from average
- +1.8 standard deviations
- Mensa level (top 2%)
- No, Mensa usually needs about 130+
What the “Superior” range means
Scores from 120 to 129 are superior. About 7% of people are in this range. It usually means very strong reasoning: complex material comes easily, and so does learning new skills.
How does IQ 127 compare?
Frequently asked questions
Is an IQ of 127 good?
Yes. An IQ of 127 is above average: higher than about 96.4% of people.
What percentile is an IQ of 127?
An IQ of 127 is higher than about 96.4% of the population, and about 3.6% of people score higher.
How rare is an IQ of 127?
About 1 in 28 people score 127 or higher.