Is it good to have an IQ of 130?

Answer 1

An intelligence quotient of 130 is considered exceptionally good, classified as "above average intelligence." However, the IQ test has two classifications- the Terman classification and the Wechsler classification. By the Wechsler classification, a score of 130 and above is considered superior.

The accuracy also depends on which IQ test you were administered. The WAIS-III, Stanford-Binet IV, Reynolds Intellectual Assessment Scale (RIAS), Universal Nonverbal Intelligence Test (UNIT), Wechsler Abbreviated Scale of Intelligence (WASI), Woodcock-Johnson-R are used for adults, whereas WISC-IV, Kaufman Brief Intelligence (KBIT) and the Difference Ability Scales (DAS) are used for children. The Wechsler Preschool and Primary Scale of Intelligence (WPPSI) is administered to young children.

Needless to say if you took a preschool IQ test and you gained a result of 130, you would be considered sub average. If you took an adult IQ test and achieved a 130, you would be considered superior or above average.

Assuming you took an adult test, a 130 is very good.