{"id":6992,"date":"2026-11-03T09:02:38","date_gmt":"2026-11-03T09:02:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.originux.com\/resources\/?p=6992"},"modified":"2026-11-03T09:04:39","modified_gmt":"2026-11-03T09:04:39","slug":"meta-title-system-usability-scale-sus-guide-for-ux-teams","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.originux.com\/resources\/blog\/meta-title-system-usability-scale-sus-guide-for-ux-teams\/","title":{"rendered":"System Usability Scale (SUS): Guide for UX Teams"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.originux.com\/resources\/blog\/meta-title-system-usability-scale-sus-guide-for-ux-teams\/#What_Is_the_System_Usability_Scale\" >What Is the System Usability Scale?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.originux.com\/resources\/blog\/meta-title-system-usability-scale-sus-guide-for-ux-teams\/#What_SUS_Measures_and_What_It_Doesnt\" >What SUS Measures (and What It Doesn\u2019t)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.originux.com\/resources\/blog\/meta-title-system-usability-scale-sus-guide-for-ux-teams\/#The_10_SUS_Statements\" >The 10 SUS Statements<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.originux.com\/resources\/blog\/meta-title-system-usability-scale-sus-guide-for-ux-teams\/#How_to_Calculate_a_SUS_Score\" >How to Calculate a SUS Score<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.originux.com\/resources\/blog\/meta-title-system-usability-scale-sus-guide-for-ux-teams\/#How_to_Interpret_SUS_Scores\" >How to Interpret SUS Scores<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.originux.com\/resources\/blog\/meta-title-system-usability-scale-sus-guide-for-ux-teams\/#When_to_Use_SUS\" >When to Use SUS<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.originux.com\/resources\/blog\/meta-title-system-usability-scale-sus-guide-for-ux-teams\/#How_to_Run_a_SUS_Survey\" >How to Run a SUS Survey<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.originux.com\/resources\/blog\/meta-title-system-usability-scale-sus-guide-for-ux-teams\/#Step_1_Define_the_scope\" >Step 1: Define the scope<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.originux.com\/resources\/blog\/meta-title-system-usability-scale-sus-guide-for-ux-teams\/#Step_2_Choose_participants_who_have_used_the_product\" >Step 2: Choose participants who have used the product<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.originux.com\/resources\/blog\/meta-title-system-usability-scale-sus-guide-for-ux-teams\/#Step_3_Administer_it_at_the_right_moment\" >Step 3: Administer it at the right moment<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.originux.com\/resources\/blog\/meta-title-system-usability-scale-sus-guide-for-ux-teams\/#Step_4_Keep_it_clean\" >Step 4: Keep it clean<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.originux.com\/resources\/blog\/meta-title-system-usability-scale-sus-guide-for-ux-teams\/#Step_5_Gather_enough_responses\" >Step 5: Gather enough responses<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.originux.com\/resources\/blog\/meta-title-system-usability-scale-sus-guide-for-ux-teams\/#Step_6_Score_analyze_and_report\" >Step 6: Score, analyze and report<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.originux.com\/resources\/blog\/meta-title-system-usability-scale-sus-guide-for-ux-teams\/#Best_Practices_for_Using_SUS_Effectively\" >Best Practices for Using SUS Effectively<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.originux.com\/resources\/blog\/meta-title-system-usability-scale-sus-guide-for-ux-teams\/#1_Pair_SUS_with_qualitative_research\" >1. Pair SUS with qualitative research<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.originux.com\/resources\/blog\/meta-title-system-usability-scale-sus-guide-for-ux-teams\/#2_Use_it_as_a_trend_not_a_one-off\" >2. Use it as a trend, not a one-off<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.originux.com\/resources\/blog\/meta-title-system-usability-scale-sus-guide-for-ux-teams\/#3_Benchmark_against_comparable_products\" >3. Benchmark against comparable products<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.originux.com\/resources\/blog\/meta-title-system-usability-scale-sus-guide-for-ux-teams\/#4_Segment_your_results\" >4. Segment your results<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.originux.com\/resources\/blog\/meta-title-system-usability-scale-sus-guide-for-ux-teams\/#5_Connect_to_heuristics_and_audits\" >5. Connect to heuristics and audits<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.originux.com\/resources\/blog\/meta-title-system-usability-scale-sus-guide-for-ux-teams\/#6_Build_SUS_into_your_testing_process\" >6. Build SUS into your testing process<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.originux.com\/resources\/blog\/meta-title-system-usability-scale-sus-guide-for-ux-teams\/#7_Communicate_results_clearly\" >7. Communicate results clearly<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/www.originux.com\/resources\/blog\/meta-title-system-usability-scale-sus-guide-for-ux-teams\/#Common_Mistakes_to_Avoid\" >Common Mistakes to Avoid<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/www.originux.com\/resources\/blog\/meta-title-system-usability-scale-sus-guide-for-ux-teams\/#Alternatives_and_Companions\" >Alternatives and Companions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/www.originux.com\/resources\/blog\/meta-title-system-usability-scale-sus-guide-for-ux-teams\/#Bringing_It_All_Together\" >Bringing It All Together<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cIs our product easy to use?\u201d It sounds like a simple question, yet teams often answer it with opinions, anecdotes or a handful of support tickets. Stakeholders want a number, designers want insight, and everyone wants to know whether the latest redesign actually helped.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The System Usability Scale (SUS) gives teams a quick, reliable way to put a number on perceived usability. This guide explains what SUS is, how to run it, how to calculate and interpret scores, and how to use it well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_the_System_Usability_Scale\"><\/span><strong>What Is the System Usability Scale?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The System Usability Scale is a standardized questionnaire that measures how users perceive the usability of a product, website, app or system. It was created by John Brooke in 1986 as a \u201cquick and dirty\u201d tool, and it has since become one of the most widely used usability measures in the industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">SUS consists of <strong>10 statements<\/strong>, each rated on a <strong>5-point scale<\/strong> from \u201cStrongly disagree\u201d to \u201cStrongly agree.\u201d Responses are converted into a single score from 0 to 100.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Its popularity comes from several strengths:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Simple and fast,<\/strong> taking about two minutes to complete<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Technology-agnostic,<\/strong> working for websites, mobile apps, software, hardware and even voice interfaces<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Reliable,<\/strong> even with small samples<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Free to use<\/strong> with proper attribution<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Benchmarkable,<\/strong> since decades of data exist for comparison<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_SUS_Measures_and_What_It_Doesnt\"><\/span><strong>What SUS Measures (and What It Doesn\u2019t)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">SUS captures <strong>perceived usability<\/strong>: how easy, consistent and confidence-inspiring users find a system overall. It gives a high-level view of the experience rather than a diagnosis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It does not tell you <em>why<\/em> a score is high or low, which screens cause problems, or what to fix. Think of it as a thermometer, not an X-ray. It tells you whether something is wrong and how things change over time, and other methods help you find the cause.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_10_SUS_Statements\"><\/span><strong>The 10 SUS Statements<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Participants rate each statement from 1 (strongly disagree) to 5 (strongly agree):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>I think that I would like to use this system frequently.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>I found the system unnecessarily complex.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>I thought the system was easy to use.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>I think that I would need the support of a technical person to be able to use this system.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>I found the various functions in this system were well integrated.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>I thought there was too much inconsistency in this system.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>I would imagine that most people would learn to use this system very quickly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>I found the system very cumbersome to use.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>I felt very confident using the system.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>I needed to learn a lot of things before I could get going with this system.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Notice the alternating tone: odd-numbered items are positive, even-numbered items are negative. This design reduces response bias, because participants must read each statement rather than tick the same column all the way down. In practice, replace \u201csystem\u201d with the name of your product, such as \u201capp\u201d or \u201cwebsite,\u201d and keep the rest of the wording intact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Calculate_a_SUS_Score\"><\/span><strong>How to Calculate a SUS Score<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Scoring takes a few steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>For odd-numbered items (1, 3, 5, 7, 9):<\/strong> subtract 1 from the response.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>For even-numbered items (2, 4, 6, 8, 10):<\/strong> subtract the response from 5.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Add up<\/strong> all ten adjusted values (each now ranges from 0 to 4).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Multiply the total by 2.5<\/strong> to get a score from 0 to 100.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Average<\/strong> the scores across all participants.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Quick example:<\/strong> Suppose a participant answers 4, 2, 4, 1, 5, 2, 4, 2, 4, 2.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Odd items: (4-1) + (4-1) + (5-1) + (4-1) + (4-1) = 3 + 3 + 4 + 3 + 3 = 16<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Even items: (5-2) + (5-1) + (5-2) + (5-2) + (5-2) = 3 + 4 + 3 + 3 + 3 = 16<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Total = 32, and 32 \u00d7 2.5 = <strong>80<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An important caution: the result is a score, not a percentage. A SUS of 70 does not mean \u201c70% usable.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Interpret_SUS_Scores\"><\/span><strong>How to Interpret SUS Scores<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Research across thousands of studies has found an average SUS score of roughly <strong>68<\/strong>. That figure is the most useful reference point:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Above 68:<\/strong> better than average<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Around 68:<\/strong> average usability<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Below 68:<\/strong> below average, with room to improve<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many teams also use letter-grade or adjective bands as a rough guide:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Score<\/th><th>General interpretation<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>85+<\/td><td>Excellent<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>80 to 84<\/td><td>Very good (roughly an A grade)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>70 to 79<\/td><td>Good<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>68<\/td><td>Average<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>50 to 67<\/td><td>Marginal, needs improvement<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Below 50<\/td><td>Poor, serious usability problems<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Treat these bands as guidelines. A \u201cgood\u201d score for a complex enterprise tool may differ from a consumer app, so compare against similar products and, above all, against your own previous results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_to_Use_SUS\"><\/span><strong>When to Use SUS<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">SUS fits many situations:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>After usability testing sessions,<\/strong> to capture participants\u2019 overall impression<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Before and after a redesign,<\/strong> to measure whether the experience improved<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Benchmarking<\/strong> against competitors or industry averages<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tracking usability across releases<\/strong> as part of ongoing UX metrics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Comparing design alternatives<\/strong> when you need a single comparable number<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Reporting to stakeholders<\/strong> who prefer simple, trackable metrics<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is less useful when you need to diagnose specific issues or assess a single feature in isolation, since it evaluates the overall system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Run_a_SUS_Survey\"><\/span><strong>How to Run a SUS Survey<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_1_Define_the_scope\"><\/span>Step 1: Define the scope<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Decide exactly what you are measuring: the whole product, a specific module or a prototype. Participants should understand what \u201cthe system\u201d refers to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_2_Choose_participants_who_have_used_the_product\"><\/span>Step 2: Choose participants who have used the product<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">SUS works best after real experience with the product, either a task-based test or genuine prior use. Asking people who have never touched it produces unreliable results. Recruit participants who reflect your actual audience, guided by your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.originux.com\/resources\/blog\/what-is-user-persona-definition-and-best-practices\">user personas<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_3_Administer_it_at_the_right_moment\"><\/span>Step 3: Administer it at the right moment<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In a usability test, give the questionnaire immediately after the tasks, before discussion, so impressions are fresh and not influenced by conversation. For live products, trigger surveys after meaningful use rather than at first login.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_4_Keep_it_clean\"><\/span>Step 4: Keep it clean<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Don\u2019t change the wording, reorder statements or remove items, since this undermines comparability. Ask participants to respond instinctively rather than overthinking each statement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_5_Gather_enough_responses\"><\/span>Step 5: Gather enough responses<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Reasonably stable scores can emerge from as few as 8 to 12 participants, though larger samples (20 or more) give more confidence, especially when comparing versions or segments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_6_Score_analyze_and_report\"><\/span>Step 6: Score, analyze and report<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Calculate individual and average scores, and report a confidence interval if possible. Pair the number with qualitative observations to explain it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Practices_for_Using_SUS_Effectively\"><\/span><strong>Best Practices for Using SUS Effectively<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Pair_SUS_with_qualitative_research\"><\/span>1. Pair SUS with qualitative research<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A score is only the beginning. Combine it with observation, interviews and task analysis to uncover the reasons behind it. Our overview of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.originux.com\/resources\/blog\/ux-research-methods\">UX research methods<\/a> shows how to choose complementary techniques.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Use_it_as_a_trend_not_a_one-off\"><\/span>2. Use it as a trend, not a one-off<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A single score has limited meaning. Measure at regular intervals, such as every quarter or major release, and track movement. A rise from 62 to 74 after a redesign tells a clear story.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Benchmark_against_comparable_products\"><\/span>3. Benchmark against comparable products<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Compare against competitors or industry norms where available, and against your own history. Context turns a number into insight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Segment_your_results\"><\/span>4. Segment your results<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Break scores down by user type, experience level or platform. New users might rate a product much lower than experienced ones, revealing onboarding problems that an overall average hides.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Connect_to_heuristics_and_audits\"><\/span>5. Connect to heuristics and audits<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When scores are low, use structured evaluation to find causes. A review against <a href=\"https:\/\/www.originux.com\/resources\/blog\/what-is-usability-heuristics-definition-and-best-practices\">usability heuristics<\/a> helps pinpoint issues that drag perceived usability down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Build_SUS_into_your_testing_process\"><\/span>6. Build SUS into your testing process<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Include it as a standard step in usability studies so scores accumulate over time. Our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.originux.com\/services\/usability-testing-feedback-loops\">usability testing and feedback loops<\/a> service shows how to make measurement part of a continuous improvement cycle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Communicate_results_clearly\"><\/span>7. Communicate results clearly<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Present the score with context: the sample size, the comparison point and what it means for the roadmap. 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