SAT to ACT Score Converter
US universities accept either SAT (400-1600) or ACT (1-36) — but the two scales differ. This converter uses the official College Board / ACT concordance table so you can see how your score lines up on the other test.
Enter a valid SAT (400-1600) or ACT (1-36) score.
Equivalent ACT composite
33
Common reference points
| SAT | ACT |
|---|---|
| 1600 | 36 |
| 1500 | 34 |
| 1400 | 31 |
| 1300 | 28 |
| 1200 | 25 |
| 1100 | 22 |
| 1000 | 19 |
| 900 | 16 |
Default is SAT 1450 ↔ ACT 33 (near Ivy League median). SAT scores are reported in 10-point intervals; inputs are rounded to the nearest 10.
Based on the official 2018 College Board / ACT concordance table.
Formula
Per the 2018 College Board × ACT joint concordance table (selected rows): SAT 1570-1600 → ACT 36; 1530-1560 → 35; 1490-1520 → 34; 1200-1220 → 25; 990-1020 → 19; 650-680 → 11; 590-610 → 9.
- · The concordance only covers ACT 9-36 (SAT 590-1600); scores below that fall outside the official table.
- · Real SAT scores are reported in 10-point intervals, so the calculator rounds your input to the nearest 10.
- · ACT composite scores are whole numbers 1-36; decimals are rounded to the nearest integer.
- · Because ACT 36 corresponds to SAT 1570-1600, converting ACT → SAT returns a range rather than a single number.
- · Source: 2018 College Board / ACT Concordance Tables (latest joint publication).
- · Use as a guideline only — actual admission thresholds vary by school, programme and applicant pool.
Frequently asked
Why does ACT → SAT give a range instead of one number?
The two scales have different granularity: ACT has 36 composite scores, SAT has 121 (every 10 points). One ACT score therefore maps to a band of SAT scores — e.g. ACT 33 ≈ SAT 1450-1480. The official table is published as range → score.
When was this concordance published and is it still used?
The 2018 joint publication by the College Board and ACT remains the latest official concordance and is still the version used by US college admissions offices and major test-prep publishers.
Which test should I take, SAT or ACT?
Almost every US university now accepts both, with no preference. The usual advice: take a free official practice of each, see which score lines up higher on the concordance and which test pacing/format suits you better. International applicants should also check local seat availability.
Does this cover essay or section sub-scores?
No. SAT Essay was discontinued in 2021 and ACT Writing is now optional per school. This tool converts only the SAT total (EBRW + Math) and ACT composite — the two figures admissions offices weigh most heavily.
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