Quick IQ test
12 questions, 10 minutes. A fast estimate built from the same kinds of puzzles as the full test.
- questions
- 12
- minutes
- 10
- no sign-up
- Free
Short, but not shallow
A sample of every kind
Patterns, sequences and spatial puzzles, from easy to hard.
Less precise
Fewer questions means a wider likely range. For a sharper estimate, take the full 30-question test.
Same rules
Skip and return, answers saved in this browser, and a full review at the end.
What the scores mean
IQ scores are set so the average is 100 and two thirds of people land between 85 and 115.
| IQ | Range | Share of people |
|---|---|---|
| 130+ | Very high | 2% |
| 120–129 | High | 7% |
| 110–119 | Above average | 17% |
| 90–109 | Average | 49% |
| 80–89 | Below average | 16% |
| 70–79 | Low | 6% |
| ≤ 69 | Very low | 2% |
Shares follow the normal curve with a standard deviation of 15, the convention most modern tests use.
More tests
- Free IQ testThe full test: patterns, sequences and spatial puzzles.
- Pattern testFigure matrices: find the rule, fill the gap.
- Number sequence testNumbers and letters: what comes next?
- Spatial reasoning testTurn shapes in your head and spot the mirror image.
- IQ percentile calculatorTurn an IQ into a percentile and see how rare it is.
Questions
Is a 10-minute IQ test reliable?
It gives a rough estimate. The fewer the questions, the more luck matters, so the result shows a wider range.
Should I take the quick or the full test?
If you have half an hour, the full test is better. The quick test is good for a first idea or a break.