ACT to SAT Conversion Chart
Convert scores in both directions using the official College Board + ACT concordance tables — the same ones colleges and the NCAA use.
ACT → SAT
Drag to your ACT composite score.
ACT Composite28
936
SAT equivalent
1310
Official range: 1300–1320
Above average
SAT → ACT
Drag to your SAT total score.
SAT Total1310
5901600
ACT equivalent
28
Concordance error: about ±2 ACT points
Above average
Conversions use the official 2018 ACT/SAT concordance tables published jointly by College Board and ACT — still the current official tables. A concorded score is an estimate (±80 SAT points), not a guarantee: the only way to know which test you’ll score higher on is to take both. Take a free SAT practice test or a free ACT practice test and compare.
Full ACT–SAT Conversion Chart
Every ACT composite score with its official single-point SAT equivalent and SAT range.
| ACT Composite | SAT Equivalent | SAT Range |
|---|---|---|
| 36 | 1590 | 1570–1600 |
| 35 | 1540 | 1530–1560 |
| 34 | 1500 | 1490–1520 |
| 33 | 1460 | 1450–1480 |
| 32 | 1430 | 1420–1440 |
| 31 | 1400 | 1390–1410 |
| 30 | 1370 | 1360–1380 |
| 29 | 1340 | 1330–1350 |
| 28 | 1310 | 1300–1320 |
| 27 | 1280 | 1260–1290 |
| 26 | 1240 | 1230–1250 |
| 25 | 1210 | 1200–1220 |
| 24 | 1180 | 1160–1190 |
| 23 | 1140 | 1130–1150 |
| 22 | 1110 | 1100–1120 |
| 21 | 1080 | 1060–1090 |
| 20 | 1040 | 1030–1050 |
| 19 | 1010 | 990–1020 |
| 18 | 970 | 960–980 |
| 17 | 930 | 920–950 |
| 16 | 890 | 880–910 |
| 15 | 850 | 830–870 |
| 14 | 800 | 780–820 |
| 13 | 760 | 730–770 |
| 12 | 710 | 690–720 |
| 11 | 670 | 650–680 |
| 10 | 630 | 620–640 |
| 9 | 590 | 590–610 |
Source: Guide to the 2018 ACT/SAT Concordance, © College Board and ACT, Inc.
ACT Math to SAT Math
Comparing just the math sections? ACT Math (10–36) concords to SAT Math (200–800) separately.
| ACT Math | SAT Math |
|---|---|
| 36 | 800 |
| 35 | 780 |
| 34 | 760 |
| 33 | 740 |
| 32 | 720 |
| 31 | 710 |
| 30 | 700 |
| 29 | 680 |
| 28 | 660 |
| 27 | 640 |
| 26 | 610 |
| 25 | 590 |
| 24 | 580 |
| 23 | 560 |
| 22 | 540 |
| 21 | 530 |
| 20 | 520 |
| 19 | 510 |
| 18 | 500 |
| 17 | 470 |
| 16 | 430 |
| 15 | 400 |
| 14 | 360 |
| 13 | 330 |
| 12 | 310 |
| 11 | 280 |
| 10 | 260 |
ACT vs. SAT: how the tests actually differ
A concorded score tells you how two results compare — not which test format suits you better.
| Category | ACT | Digital SAT |
|---|---|---|
| Difficulty | Fixed — every test-taker on a form sees the same questions | Section-adaptive — Module 2 difficulty depends on Module 1 |
| Core sections | English, Math, Reading (composite = average of these three) | Reading & Writing, Math (composite = sum of both) |
| Core length | 131 questions in about 2 hours 5 minutes | 98 questions in 2 hours 14 minutes |
| Science section | Optional, scored separately (40 questions) | None |
| Calculator | Allowed on the full Math section | Built-in Desmos graphing calculator on every Math question |
Both tests are accepted equally by every college that considers test scores — pick based on format and pacing, not perceived prestige.
Frequently Asked Questions
How the ACT–SAT concordance works.
How do I convert my ACT score to an SAT score?+
Use the official ACT/SAT concordance tables published jointly by College Board and ACT. Each ACT composite score (9–36) maps to a single-point SAT equivalent and a small SAT range. For example, a 28 ACT concords to a 1310 SAT (range 1300–1320), and a 32 ACT concords to a 1430 SAT (range 1420–1440).
Is a 30 ACT equivalent to a 1370 SAT?+
Yes. On the official concordance, a 30 ACT composite corresponds to a 1370 SAT, with an official range of 1360–1380. Both scores sit near the 94th percentile of test takers.
Are these conversion tables official?+
Yes. This page uses the 2018 ACT/SAT concordance tables produced jointly by College Board and ACT — the only official conversion between the two tests, and still current today. Colleges and the NCAA use these same tables.
Which test should I take, the SAT or the ACT?+
The concordance tells you how scores compare, but not which test suits you better. The ACT has a science section and a faster pace; the SAT allows more time per question and is fully digital and adaptive. The most reliable approach is to take a full-length practice test of each and compare your concorded scores.
Do colleges prefer the SAT or the ACT?+
No. Every US college that accepts test scores treats the SAT and ACT equally, using these concordance tables to compare applicants. Submit whichever test gives you the stronger concorded score.
Can I convert scores below a 9 ACT or 590 SAT?+
No. The official concordance only covers ACT composite scores 9–36 and SAT totals 590–1600. Below that range, College Board and ACT have not published a validated conversion.
Find out which test you'd score higher on
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