How rare is an IQ of 87?
An IQ of 87 is at the Below average level (Bottom ~25%). IQ follows a normal distribution with a mean of 100 and a standard deviation of 15, and an IQ of 87 sits as follows.
Deviation score
41.3
Top
80.69%
Rarity
1 in 1
z-score
-0.87
Position in the IQ distribution (mean 100, SD 15)
Characteristics and tendencies of an IQ of 87
The following are general tendencies seen at this level; individual differences apply. IQ measures one aspect of thinking, such as fluid reasoning.
- •This is the Below average level. IQ measures only a small part of thinking, and strengths and weaknesses vary greatly between individuals.
- •Even on problem formats you find difficult, your score can change with practice and learning new strategies.
Relationship to Mensa
Mensa's admission criterion is "the top 2% (roughly IQ 130 or above)." An IQ of 87 does not reach this criterion. Actual membership requires taking an approved supervised test.
Note: Most celebrity IQ figures seen online are estimates from unreliable sources. This page does not publish individual IQ values that cannot be verified.
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- What percentile is an IQ of 87?
- An IQ of 87 corresponds to roughly the top 80.69%, or about 1 in 1 people.
- Is an IQ of 87 high? Is it impressive?
- It is at the Below average level (Bottom ~25%), placing it in roughly the top 80.69%. That said, IQ measures only a small part of thinking and does not determine a person's worth or success.
- Can you join Mensa with an IQ of 87?
- Mensa's admission criterion is "the top 2% (roughly IQ 130 or above)." An IQ of 87 does not reach the threshold (IQ 130).
- What is the deviation score for an IQ of 87?
- Converting IQ (mean 100, SD 15) to a deviation score gives about 41.3.