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Convert between ACT and SAT scores using official concordance tables
Score concordance maps equivalent scores between the ACT (1–36) and SAT (400–1600) standardized tests, helping students and colleges compare performance across the two exams.
SAT 1200 ≈
23
ACT Composite
~74th percentile
| SAT | ACT |
|---|---|
| 1600 | 36 |
| 1570 | 35 |
| 1530 | 34 |
| 1500 | 33 |
| 1470 | 32 |
| 1440 | 31 |
| 1410 | 30 |
| 1380 | 29 |
| 1350 | 28 |
| 1320 | 27 |
| 1290 | 26 |
| 1260 | 25 |
| 1230 | 24 |
| 1200 | 23 |
| 1170 | 22 |
| 1140 | 21 |
| 1110 | 20 |
| 1080 | 19 |
| 1050 | 18 |
| 1020 | 17 |
| 990 | 16 |
| 960 | 15 |
| 930 | 14 |
| 900 | 13 |
| 860 | 12 |
| 830 | 11 |
| 790 | 10 |
| 760 | 9 |
Formula
Concordance mapping based on percentile equivalencies between SAT (400–1600) and ACT (1–36) score distributionsSAT = total score from Evidence-Based Reading/Writing (200–800) + Math (200–800)
ACT = composite average of English, Math, Reading, and Science sections (1–36 each)
Percentile = the percentage of test-takers who scored at or below a given score
Worked Example
SAT 1200 conversion
Did you know? Over 4 million students take the SAT or ACT each year in the US. Since 2020, many colleges have adopted test-optional policies, though scores can still strengthen applications — especially at competitive institutions.
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