ACT to SAT Score Conversion.
Use the converters below to compare an ACT Composite score with its SAT equivalent, or an SAT score with its ACT equivalent, using published concordance data. At Top Tier Admissions, we encourage students to identify the test that best matches their strengths and focus their preparation there, rather than dividing their time between both exams.
If you have scores from both tests, the comparison can be a useful starting point. Your testing experience, section-level performance, pacing, and potential for improvement should also factor into the decision about which exam to prioritize.
Compare your ACT and SAT scores, then determine which test may give you the stronger path forward.
Score Converter
Enter a whole number from 1 to 36.
SAT Composite Equivalent
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| ACT | SAT Equivalent | SAT Range |
|---|---|---|
| 36 | 1590 | 1570–1600 |
| 35 | 1540 | 1530–1560 |
| 34 | 1500 | 1490–1520 |
| 33 | 1460 | 1450–1480 |
| 32 | 1430 | 1420–1440 |
| 31 | 1400 | 1390–1410 |
| 30 | 1370 | 1360–1380 |
| 29 | 1340 | 1330–1350 |
| 28 | 1310 | 1300–1320 |
| 27 | 1280 | 1260–1290 |
| 26 | 1240 | 1230–1250 |
| 25 | 1210 | 1200–1220 |
| 24 | 1180 | 1160–1190 |
| 23 | 1140 | 1130–1150 |
| 22 | 1110 | 1100–1120 |
| 21 | 1080 | 1060–1090 |
| 20 | 1040 | 1030–1050 |
| 19 | 1010 | 990–1020 |
| 18 | 970 | 960–980 |
| 17 | 930 | 920–950 |
| 16 | 890 | 880–910 |
| 15 | 850 | 830–870 |
| 14 | 800 | 780–820 |
| 13 | 760 | 730–770 |
| 12 | 710 | 690–720 |
| 11 | 670 | 650–680 |
| 10 | 630 | 620–640 |
| 9 | 590 | 590–610 |
No equivalent is published for ACT scores below 9 or SAT scores below 590. Official ACT/SAT concordance (PDF)
Based on the published ACT/SAT concordance. Use it as an estimate, not an official score report.
Reading Your Result
Score comparisons are a starting point. Strategy comes next.
When deciding which test to prioritize, we look beyond the converted score to section-level strengths, pacing, accuracy, comfort with each format, and where focused preparation is most likely to produce meaningful improvement. For many students, concentrating on the better-fit test is more effective than dividing preparation time between both.
Not sure which is your stronger test? Read SAT vs. ACT: Which Is Your Better Test?
Your Next Step
Choose the right test. Prepare with a focused plan.
Once you know which test is the better fit, our virtual, one-on-one tutors will help you reach your target score.
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Not sure which test?
We help students compare their performance, strengths, and testing experience to determine which exam may offer the better path forward.