Convert an SAT score to ACT — or the reverse.
Enter a score and see the equivalent on the other test, using the official 2018 ACT/SAT concordance. It’s a close estimate to help you compare — the tests are similar, not identical.
Based on the official 2018 concordance (standard error about ±2 ACT points). Use it to compare, not to predict an exact score.
Where these numbers come from.
In 2018, College Board and ACT jointly published a single official concordance that maps SAT totals (400–1600) to ACT composites (1–36). It is the current standard colleges and counselors use to compare scores across the two tests.
The concordance is a statistical match, not a guarantee: the tests measure similar skills in different formats, so an equivalent score is an estimate with a standard error of roughly two ACT points. It is genuinely useful for deciding which score to submit or which test to focus on — just not for predicting exactly how you would do on the other exam.
Official sourceThe 2018 ACT/SAT concordance from College Board and ACT.
An estimateAbout ±2 ACT points of standard error; tests are not identical.
Best useComparing scores and choosing a test — not exact prediction.
Most students score comparably — so pick the test that fits.
Because the two tests concord closely, the better one for your student usually comes down to format, pacing, and comfort rather than a big score gap. The clearest way to decide is a short diagnostic of each and an honest look at the results.
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