Mensas requirement for membership is a score at or above the 98th percentile on certain standardised IQ or other approved intelligence tests, such as the Stanford–Binet Intelligence Scales. The minimum accepted score on the Stanford–Binet is 132, while for the Cattell it is 148.

What is the minimum IQ for a genius?

The average score on an IQ test is 100. Most people fall within the 85 to 114 range. Any score over 140 is considered a high IQ. A score over 160 is considered a genius IQ.

What IQ scale does Mensa use?

Tests administered by private psychologistsTest NameQualifying ScoreCattellIQ 148Differential Ability Scales (DAS)GCA 132Reynolds Intellectual Assessment ScalesIQ 130Stanford BinetIQ 1324 more rows

Is an IQ of 137 gifted?

115 to 129: Above average or bright. 130 to 144: Moderately gifted. 145 to 159: Highly gifted. 160 to 179: Exceptionally gifted.

Who has best IQ in world?

Evangelos Katsioulis: IQ 198 With a score of 198, Evangelos Katsioulis, MD, MSc, MA, PhD, has the highest tested IQ in the world, according to the World Genius Directory.

How good is an IQ of 138?

An IQ score over 140 indicates that youre a genius or nearly a genius, while 120 - 140 is classed as very superior intelligence. 110 - 119 is superior intelligence, while 90 - 109 is normal or average intelligence.