🎓 ACT Score Calculator

Use our free ACT Score Calculator to estimate your final composite score by entering your raw scores for each section. Whether you’re preparing for college admissions or just took a practice test, this tool helps you instantly convert raw scores into the ACT scale.

📘 What is the ACT?

The ACT (American College Testing) is a standardized exam used for college admissions in the United States. It tests students in four academic areas:

• English

• Mathematics

• Reading

• Science

Each section is scored on a scale of 1 to 36, and the composite score is the average of these four scores.

🧮 How Does the ACT Score Calculator Work?

This ACT Score Calculator is designed to:

• Convert raw scores into scaled ACT scores

• Calculate your composite score

• Provide an easy breakdown of each section

Raw scores are simply the number of questions you got right. There is no penalty for wrong answers, so your raw score reflects correct answers only.

Our calculator uses the official ACT conversion tables to estimate scaled scores.

📝 How to Use the ACT Score Calculator

Follow these steps:

1. Enter your raw scores for:

   • English (0–75)

   • Math (0–60)

   • Reading (0–40)

   • Science (0–40)

2. Click “Calculate”

3. Instantly view your:

   • Scaled score for each section

   • Composite ACT score (average of the four)

📊 ACT Score Breakdown

Your composite score is the average of these four, rounded to the nearest whole number.

🎯 Why Use an ACT Score Calculator?

Many students find it hard to estimate their ACT performance from raw scores alone. Here’s why our calculator is useful:

• ✅ Helps predict your official ACT score

• ✅ Useful after taking practice tests

• ✅ Saves time — no manual conversion needed

• ✅ Great for goal setting and test prep tracking

📈 ACT Scoring Example

Let’s say your raw scores are:

• English: 60

• Math: 45

• Reading: 30

• Science: 32

Using ACT conversion data, your scaled scores might look like:

• English: 30

• Math: 29

• Reading: 28

• Science: 27

Your composite score is:

(30 + 29 + 28 + 27) ÷ 4 = 28.5 → rounded to 29


So your estimated ACT score is 29.

🏫 What is a Good ACT Score?

A “good” ACT score depends on your college goals. Here’s a general guide:

For example, top universities like Harvard or Stanford often look for scores in the 33–36 range. But many great colleges accept students with scores in the 24–30 range too.

🎓 ACT vs. SAT

Students often ask whether to take the ACT or SAT. Both are accepted by U.S. colleges, but they differ slightly:

• ACT includes a science section

• ACT Math allows a calculator throughout

• ACT is generally faster-paced

If you’re strong in science or work well under time pressure, the ACT may be the better choice.

🔁 Can I Retake the ACT?

Yes! You can take the ACT up to 12 times, but most students take it 2–3 times.

You can also use supers coring, where colleges combine your best scores from different test dates.

Use our ACT Score Calculator after each practice or official test to track improvement and set goals for retakes.

📌 Final Tips for Improving Your ACT Score

• Practice with official ACT tests

• Focus on your weakest sections

• Work on timing and pacing

• Learn to eliminate wrong answers

• Review mistakes to avoid repeat errors

🧠 Start Calculating Your ACT Score Now

Our ACT Score Calculator makes it easy to track your performance and get immediate feedback. Just enter your raw scores and see your predicted result!

Whether you’re a student preparing for college or a tutor helping others, this free tool helps take the guesswork out of ACT prep.