HSK 1 Score Calculator
Calculate your total from reported section scores for the six-level HSK 2.0 format. This is not a raw-answer converter or a score predictor for the revised HSK 3.0 exam.
HSK passing scores and method
The historical six-level scoring rules use a combined total: levels 1 and 2 have two 100-point sections and a 120-point pass mark; levels 3 to 6 have three 100-point sections and a 180-point pass mark. A high listening score can offset a lower reading score. Requirements for admission or scholarships can be higher. Confirm which exam format your centre offers.
Official CTI candidate handbook, scoring section (historical 2010 edition)Frequently asked questions
What is the passing score for HSK 1?
120 out of 200, in the historical six-level format: 2 sections scored 0 to 100 each, added together. HSK 1 and 2 pass at 120 of 200 and HSK 3 to 6 pass at 180 of 300.
Do I have to pass every section?
The pass mark applies to the combined total, so a high score in one section can offset a lower one. Check the rules of the institution or scholarship you are applying to, because their requirements can be higher than the pass mark.
Does this calculator turn my number of correct answers into a score?
No. It adds up the section scores printed on a score report. It is not a raw-answer converter and not a score predictor.
Does it work for the revised HSK 3.0 exam?
No. It follows the six-level scoring rules. For how the vocabulary of the old and new standards compare, see the HSK 2.0 vs HSK 3.0 page; confirm the scoring of any newer exam with the official HSK site.
Where do the passing scores come from?
From the official CTI candidate handbook, scoring section (historical 2010 edition), linked at the bottom of the calculator.