SAT to ACT Conversion Chart | Compare and Choose Your Test

Jul 28, 2025

SAT to ACT Conversion Chart | Compare Scores & Choose the Right Test

Trying to figure out how your SAT score converts to the ACT? Whether you're switching tests or just curious how you’d do on the other one, this complete guide helps you translate your SAT score to an ACT equivalent — using official concordance data.

SAT to ACT Score Conversion Table

Below is a simplified and accurate chart converting SAT composite scores to ACT scores:

SAT Score	ACT Score
1570–1600	36
1530–1560	35
1490–1520	34
1450–1480	33
1420–1440	32
1390–1410	31
1360–1380	30
1330–1350	29
1300–1320	28
1260–1290	27
1230–1250	26
1200–1220	25
1160–1190	24
1130–1150	23
1100–1120	22
1060–1090	21
1030–1050	20
990–1020	19
960–980	18
920–950	17
880–910	16
830–870	15
780–820	14
730–770	13
690–720	12
650–680	11
620–640	10
590–610	9

📌 Source: College Board and ACT concordance data

What ACT Score Is My SAT?

Here are a few high-volume search queries answered directly:

SAT 1600 to ACT = 36
SAT 1500 to ACT = 34
SAT 1450 to ACT = 33
SAT 1400 to ACT = 31
SAT 1300 to ACT = 28
SAT 1200 to ACT = 25
SAT 1100 to ACT = 22
SAT 1000 to ACT = 19

Use these as benchmarks to compare college competitiveness or to set test goals.

How to Interpret Your SAT to ACT Conversion Range

If your SAT score converts to a range of ACT scores (e.g. a 1460 SAT = 32–33 ACT), you might wonder where exactly you fall within that spread. Here’s how to break it down:

Low end of the range (e.g. SAT 1460 → ACT 32):
You may have slight imbalances between Math and Reading/Writing. For instance, a 790 Math and 670 R&W could land you closer to a 32 on the ACT, where timing and pacing may be tougher for verbal sections.
High end of the range (e.g. SAT 1460 → ACT 33):
Balanced, high scores across both SAT sections (like 730 Math and 730 R&W) suggest stronger overall percentile alignment. You’re likely to match or exceed ACT averages for top schools.
Mid-range (e.g. SAT 1460 → solid 32.5 average):
This reflects well-rounded performance — not extremely strong in one area, but no major weaknesses either. You’d likely score evenly across ACT sections.

Tip: Break down your SAT scores for better prediction.

High SAT Math (e.g. 790+)? Expect to perform well in ACT Math and Science.
Strong SAT Reading/Writing (e.g. 750+)? You'll likely do well on ACT English and Reading.
Big gap between sections? You might see more variability on the ACT unless you shore up your weaker area.

Want a full breakdown of which test suits you best? Check out our guide: SAT vs ACT: Which One Should You Take?
Also check out our ACT to SAT conversion guide for the reverse comparison.