Official source
2018 concordanceJoint ACT and College Board total-score tables.Official cross-test comparison
SAT vs ACT Score Converter
Compare an individual SAT total or ACT Composite using the official joint concordance—while keeping the range, source, and limitations visible.
Supported input
SAT 590–1600Or ACT Composite 9–36, within the official table.Result
Point + rangeSee the comparable score and its official SAT interval.Comparable—not interchangeable
Convert one individual score responsibly
Choose a direction, enter a valid reported score, and see the official preferred point plus the SAT range behind it. No percentile guess or interpolation is used.
Official concordance result
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Range behind the result
Official SAT interval for this ACT Composite
Best next step
Validate the comparison with real test evidence
Take an official timed practice test for the other exam, then compare pacing, question format, and complete-score performance—not only this concorded value.
What the output contains
One comparison, two levels of precision
The official table provides both a practical single point and the score interval behind it.
Comparable score
The ACT Composite or preferred SAT total is the official single point to use when a workflow requires one score.
Official SAT range
The interval shows every SAT total associated with that ACT Composite. It reveals the precision hidden by a single point.
Source and scope
The converter uses the joint 2018 total-score table only. It does not create unsupported rows, percentiles, or section combinations.
Worked example
An SAT 1400 corresponds to ACT 31
The same official row connects ACT 31 to an SAT range of 1390–1410 and a preferred SAT point of 1400.
Individual SAT total1400Entered result
→ACT Composite31Comparable score
↔Official SAT interval1390–1410Preferred point: 1400
Use the table correctly
Three guardrails prevent misleading comparisons
These limits come directly from College Board and ACT guidance.
Convert individual scores only
Do not convert averages, medians, or score ranges. Aggregate conversion can introduce error.
Keep the two tests separate
Do not combine SAT and ACT sections into a cross-test superscore or treat the exams as identical.
Use multiple measures
Pair concordance with official practice, course performance, college policies, and other relevant evidence.
Complete total-score reference
Official ACT Composite to SAT Total table
All 28 supported rows are included below. The preferred SAT point is the official starred value when one score is needed.
| ACT Composite | Preferred SAT total | Official 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 |
The table covers ACT Composite scores 9–36 and SAT totals 590–1600. Values outside this published scope are intentionally not estimated.
Official sources
Joint concordance, with current usage guidance
ACT provides the complete score tables and identifies the 2018 release as the most recent. College Board explains how to interpret concorded ranks and what not to convert.
SAT and ACT conversion questions
Understand official concordance, ranges, supported scores, and responsible use.
What is an ACT/SAT concordance?
A concordance establishes a relationship between scores on assessments that measure similar, but not identical, constructs. The official tables compare scores with the same rank in the study group; they do not make the two tests interchangeable.
Is the converted score what I would earn on the other test?
No. College Board and ACT state that a concorded score is not a perfect prediction of performance on the other test. Use an official full-length practice test to evaluate actual format fit and performance.
Why does ACT-to-SAT show both one score and a range?
The official table relates each ACT Composite to an SAT total range and identifies a preferred SAT score when one point is needed. Showing both prevents the single point from appearing more exact than the study supports.
Why does the converter stop at SAT 590 and ACT 9?
Those are the lowest total-score rows in the official 2018 ACT Composite/SAT Total concordance. The tool does not extrapolate unsupported values below the published table.
Can I convert an average, median, or college score range?
No. College Board specifically advises against converting aggregate values such as means, medians, or ranges because doing so can introduce error. Convert an individual student's valid score only.
Can I combine an SAT section with an ACT section to make a superscore?
No. College Board advises not to combine section scores from the two different tests into one superscore. Follow each institution's current score-use and superscoring policy.
Are these concordance tables updated every year?
No. ACT identifies the 2018 tables as the most recent ACT/SAT concordance and notes that they are not updated annually. This page records the source and verification date so the basis remains visible.
Should the converted score decide whether I take the SAT or ACT?
Not by itself. Compare timed full-length practice results, question format, pacing, accessibility needs, available test dates, and each college's current policies before choosing a test strategy.
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