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SAT to ACT Score Converter
Enter either your SAT score (400–1600) or ACT score (1–36) to see the equivalent on the other test, plus percentile and admission range.
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How is this calculated?
Conversion uses the 2018 College Board / ACT concordance table.
Key reference points:
SAT 1600 = ACT 36 (99th percentile)
SAT 1500 = ACT 34 (99th percentile)
SAT 1400 = ACT 31 (96th percentile)
SAT 1300 = ACT 28 (88th percentile)
SAT 1200 = ACT 25 (76th percentile)
SAT 1100 = ACT 22 (62nd percentile)
SAT 1000 = ACT 19 (44th percentile)
SAT 900 = ACT 17 (30th percentile)
Intermediate scores are interpolated linearly between table entries.FAQ
Frequently asked questions about SAT and ACT conversion
How accurate is this SAT to ACT conversion?
This converter uses the official College Board/ACT concordance tables updated in 2018. These are the same tables used by colleges for admissions decisions. Individual test performance may vary.
Do colleges prefer SAT or ACT?
Nearly all US colleges accept both tests equally. Some students score relatively higher on one test due to format differences. The SAT emphasizes evidence-based reasoning while the ACT includes a science section.
What SAT score equals a 30 ACT?
According to concordance tables, an ACT composite of 30 corresponds to approximately an SAT score of 1370. This places a student in roughly the 93rd-95th percentile.
Should I take both the SAT and ACT?
Taking a practice test of each helps determine which format suits you better. Most students perform comparably, but some find the ACT's straightforward questions or the SAT's longer passages more comfortable.
How are percentiles calculated?
Percentiles show what percentage of test-takers scored at or below your score. A 75th percentile means you scored higher than 75% of students. Percentiles are updated annually based on all test-takers.
When were the concordance tables last updated?
The current official concordance tables were published in 2018 after the SAT redesign in 2016. They are based on studies of students who took both tests and remain the standard reference.