SAT to ACT Conversion Chart
SAT and ACT scores use different scales. A conversion chart helps compare scores when deciding which test better represents your application.
Common conversions
Use the official concordance tool for exact decisions. This table is a fast planning reference.
| SAT | ACT equivalent range | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 1600 | 36 | Maximum score |
| 1500 | 34-35 | Elite |
| 1400 | 31-32 | Strong |
| 1300 | 28-29 | Competitive |
| 1200 | 25-26 | Above average |
Which score to submit
Submit the test that is stronger relative to the college's admitted-student range.
How to use this on 1600.now
Read the chart once, then switch into practice. The site is built around filtered bank questions, timed modules, score tools, and saved practice sets, so the next step should be an action inside one of those tools.
- Use the question bank when the page names a skill or domain.
- Use timed modules when the page is about pacing or test format.
- Use score tools when the page is about score targets or admissions decisions.
How to use this page without wasting time
Read for the decision, then move into practice. The page should tell you which tool to open, which skill to drill, or which score question to answer.
- If the topic names a skill, open that filtered bank route.
- If the topic names timing, use a timed module.
- If the topic names scores or colleges, use the score tools.
- If the topic names mistakes, create a saved drill set and redo it later.
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FAQs
Can I convert SAT to ACT?
Yes. Concordance tables estimate equivalent score ranges between the SAT and ACT.
Is a 1500 SAT better than a 34 ACT?
They are broadly comparable, but exact preference depends on the college and score profile.
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