# HSK Score Calculator: How the Passing Score Adds Up (HSK 1 to 6)

URL: https://fulinlabs.com/blog/hsk-score-calculator-passing-score-2026/
Published: 2026-11-09
Product: hsk-studio
Summary: Add up your HSK section scores and see whether the total meets the pass mark. Levels 1 and 2 pass at 120, levels 3 to 6 at 180, in the historical six-level format.

If you already have your section scores and want to know whether the total reaches the pass mark, the [HSK score calculator](https://hsk.fulinlabs.com/tools/chinese/hsk-score-calculator?utm_source=fulinlabs&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=hsk-score-calculator) does that sum. Pick a level, enter each section score from 0 to 100, and it shows the total and whether it meets the pass mark. It runs in your browser.

## How the HSK passing score is built

The calculator follows the historical six-level format, and the rules are short:

| Levels | Sections | Points per section | Maximum | Pass mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HSK 1 and 2 | 2 | 100 | 200 | 120 |
| HSK 3 to 6 | 3 | 100 | 300 | 180 |

The sections are added together and the total is compared with the pass mark. A high listening score can make up for a lower reading score. Some institutions set a higher bar than the pass mark for admission or a scholarship, so a pass is not always enough for your purpose.

The source for these rules is the scoring section of the [CTI candidate handbook](https://www.chinesetest.cn/userfiles/file/zhongying2010.pdf). It is the 2010 edition, so treat the rules as historical and confirm which exam format your test centre offers.

## One page per level

Each level has its own calculator, with the same rules and the right number of boxes:

- [HSK 1](https://hsk.fulinlabs.com/tools/chinese/hsk-1-score-calculator) and [HSK 2](https://hsk.fulinlabs.com/tools/chinese/hsk-2-score-calculator): two sections.
- [HSK 3](https://hsk.fulinlabs.com/tools/chinese/hsk-3-score-calculator), [HSK 4](https://hsk.fulinlabs.com/tools/chinese/hsk-4-score-calculator), [HSK 5](https://hsk.fulinlabs.com/tools/chinese/hsk-5-score-calculator) and [HSK 6](https://hsk.fulinlabs.com/tools/chinese/hsk-6-score-calculator): three sections.

## What it does not do

- It does not turn the number of questions you got right into a scaled score. You enter the section scores your result report gives you.
- It does not predict your score on the revised HSK 3.0 exam. For how the newer levels are organised, read [HSK levels explained](/blog/hsk-levels-explained-2026/).
- It does not know your institution's requirements.

## After the total: plan the next attempt

If the total is below the pass mark, the useful question is how much vocabulary separates you from the next level. The [HSK vocabulary size calculator](https://hsk.fulinlabs.com/tools/chinese/hsk-vocabulary-size) compares a word count you supply with HSK Studio's dictionary levels, and the [study plan calculator](https://hsk.fulinlabs.com/tools/chinese/hsk-study-plan-calculator) turns a goal into a daily number. If you are just starting out, [how to study for HSK 1](/blog/how-to-study-for-hsk-1-2026/) covers the first level.

## FAQ

### What is the HSK passing score?

In the historical six-level format, HSK 1 and 2 have two sections of 100 points and a pass mark of 120 out of 200. HSK 3 to 6 have three sections of 100 points and a pass mark of 180 out of 300. The scores are combined into one total, not checked section by section.

### What is a good HSK score?

The pass mark is the only threshold the calculator states. What counts as good depends on what you need the result for: a university or scholarship can ask for more than the pass mark, so check the requirement of the place that will read your certificate.

### Does this calculator work for HSK 3.0?

No. It follows the historical six-level scoring rules. It does not convert raw correct-answer counts, and it does not predict scores for the revised HSK 3.0 exam.

### Is there a separate calculator for each level?

Yes. HSK 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 each have their own page, and they all use the same rules.