GUIDE

SBTI compatibility —
where does the score come from?

"Will the two of us click?" SBTI scores how close two people's tendencies are. Here is how compatibility is calculated and how to use the result wisely.

Compatibility is set by 'tendency distance'

Every SBTI type has a unique 15-dimension pattern measuring Self, Emotion, Attitude, Action and Social. Compatibility between two types is calculated by how close those patterns are (how short the distance is). The differences across all dimensions are summed, and the smaller the sum, the higher the score.

So scores range from 20% to 100%. Closer to 100% means more similar and comfortable; a lower score means more different tendencies.

What the relationship labels mean

Depending on the score, the relationship gets one of these names.

Label	Feel
Soulmates	The closest grain — you click without words
Besties	Easy even over the long haul, like a best friend
Good Match	Gets along smoothly with little conflict
So-so	A mix of matching and differing parts
Touch and Go	Needs effort; tone matters
Polar Opposites	Opposite enough to clash — but plenty to learn

'Polar opposites' isn't a bad thing

A low score is nothing to be disappointed about. Different tendencies mean you can fill in strengths the other lacks. The cautious Thinker (THINK) and the driven Go-Getter (GOGO) have a different grain, but when one stalls the other pushes — a great pairing.

Compatibility isn't 'right or wrong' — it's a map of 'what's similar and what's different.' Knowing the differences means misunderstanding each other less.

How to check compatibility

First, find your type with the SBTI test.
On the result screen, tap "Compatibility."
Pick a friend or partner's type from the 27 types.
See the compatibility score and relationship label for the two types.

Find your type first → Browse the 27 types