IQ 148 — What It Means & Famous People With This Score
What Does an IQ of 148 Mean?
An IQ of 148 crosses the traditional "genius" threshold. Classified as "Gifted / Genius Level," this score is achieved by approximately 1 in 1,455 of the population. Individuals at this level typically excel in complex analytical thinking and creative endeavors.
At 148, cognitive ability is well above the 99th percentile. People at this level often gravitate toward fields requiring deep abstract thought — theoretical physics, pure mathematics, philosophy, or groundbreaking creative work.
Where IQ 148 Falls on the Bell Curve
The highlighted area shows the percentage of the population scoring at or above IQ 148. The dashed line marks the exact position of this score on the normal distribution.
Famous People With an IQ of 148
There are 2 geniuses in our database with an estimated IQ of 148:
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About IQ Scores: IQ (Intelligence Quotient) scores follow a normal distribution with a mean of 100 and a standard deviation of 15. Historical IQ estimates for famous individuals are approximations based on their demonstrated achievements, not direct test results. These estimates should be considered illustrative rather than definitive.
