SAT Score Calculator
Enter your raw scores to estimate your SAT scaled score (400–1600). Note: This is a simplified estimation. Check College Board for official results.
How to Calculate Your SAT Score
The SAT is scored on a scale of 400–1600, with 1600 being the highest possible score. Your total score is the sum of your two section scores: Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (200–800) and Math (200–800).
Step-by-Step Scoring Process
- Calculate your raw scores: For each section, count the number of questions you answered correctly. There is no penalty for wrong answers.
- Convert raw scores to scaled scores: The College Board uses a process called "equating" to convert your raw scores to scaled scores. This process adjusts for slight differences in difficulty between test versions.
- Add section scores: Your total SAT score is the sum of your Reading and Writing section score and your Math section score.
SAT Score Percentiles
SAT percentiles show how your score compares to other test takers. For example, if your score is in the 75th percentile, you scored higher than 75% of test takers.
College Readiness Benchmarks
The College Board has established college readiness benchmarks to indicate a 75% chance of earning at least a C in first-semester, credit-bearing college courses:
- Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 480
- Math: 530
Want to improve your SAT score? Check out our SAT prep resources and practice tests to help you achieve your target score!
Frequently Asked Questions
How to calculate SAT score?
SAT scores are calculated by converting your raw score (number of correct answers) to a scaled score through a process called equating. The Reading and Writing section and Math section are each scored on a 200-800 scale, and these are added together for your total score (400-1600).
What is a good SAT score calculator?
A good SAT score calculator accurately estimates your scaled score based on raw scores and provides context about percentiles and college readiness. Our calculator uses the most recent conversion data available to give you the best estimate possible.
When should I use an SAT score calculator?
Use an SAT score calculator after taking practice tests to estimate your scaled score and track your progress during preparation. It's also useful after taking the actual exam while waiting for official scores.
Can an SAT score calculator predict my score?
While an SAT score calculator can provide a good estimate based on historical conversion data, it cannot account for the specific equating process used for each test administration. Official scores may vary slightly from estimates.
Why use an SAT score calculator?
An SAT score calculator helps you understand how raw scores convert to scaled scores, set target scores for college admissions, and identify areas for improvement in your test preparation.
Should I trust online SAT score calculators?
Online calculators provide estimates based on historical data but should not be considered as accurate as official scores from the College Board. Use them as guidance rather than absolute predictors.
How accurate are SAT score calculators?
The accuracy depends on the quality of the conversion data used. Our calculator uses the most recent conversion tables available but may vary by ±20 points from official scores due to the equating process.
What factors affect SAT score calculations?
The main factors are the number of correct answers (raw score) and the equating process that adjusts for difficulty variations across different test versions. There is no longer a penalty for wrong answers.
Which SAT score calculator is best for practice tests?
The best calculators use updated conversion charts specific to each test's difficulty. Our calculator is optimized for the current digital SAT format and provides accurate estimates for practice tests.
How to estimate SAT score using calculator?
Count your correct answers in each section, enter these numbers into the calculator, and it will estimate your scaled scores based on historical conversion data.