What SAT score would I get?
Enter how many questions you got right in each module of a digital SAT practice test. See your Reading and Writing and Math section score ranges and your total score range.
- Total score
- 1,110 to 1,160
With 44 correct in Reading and Writing and 36 in Math, the estimated SAT total is 1,110 to 1,160.
- Total, lower
- 1,110
- Total, upper
- 1,160
- Reading and Writing
- 560 to 580
- Math
- 550 to 580
- Reading and Writing raw score
- 44
- Math raw score
- 36
Total score: 1,110 to 1,160. With 44 correct in Reading and Writing and 36 in Math, the estimated SAT total is 1,110 to 1,160.
How to calculate
Converts the number of correct answers in each module of a digital SAT practice test to Reading and Writing and Math section score ranges and a total score range, with College Board’s conversion table for Practice Test #4 (paper version).
Example with the default inputs (Reading and Writing, module 1 22, Reading and Writing, module 2 22, Math, module 1 18, Math, module 2 18): With 44 correct in Reading and Writing and 36 in Math, the estimated SAT total is 1,110 to 1,160.
Method: section raw score = correct answers in module 1 + module 2; section score range from the conversion table; total = sum of the lower values to sum of the upper values
- The table is College Board’s for the paper (linear) version of digital SAT Practice Test #4, where each Reading and Writing module has 33 questions and each Math module 27.
- The adaptive test in Bluebook scores with item response theory, not a fixed table, so a score from this table is an estimate for other tests.
- A section score is a range because the paper scoring method is a simplified version of the one used on the real test (College Board).
Worked examples
Each example is checked against the calculator on every build.
- Reading and Writing, module 1 22, Reading and Writing, module 2 22, Math, module 1 18, Math, module 2 18 gives Reading and Writing 560 to 580, Math 550 to 580, Total score 1,110 to 1,160, Total, lower 1,110, Total, upper 1,160.Source: College Board, Scoring Your Paper SAT Practice Test #4 (raw score conversion table). https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/media/pdf/scoring-sat-practice-test-4-digital.pdf
- Reading and Writing, module 1 33, Reading and Writing, module 2 33, Math, module 1 27, Math, module 2 27 gives Reading and Writing 790 to 800, Math 790 to 800, Total score 1,580 to 1,600.Source: College Board, Scoring Your Paper SAT Practice Test #4 (raw score conversion table). https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/media/pdf/scoring-sat-practice-test-4-digital.pdf
- Reading and Writing, module 1 0, Reading and Writing, module 2 3, Math, module 1 4, Math, module 2 2 gives Reading and Writing 200, Math 200, Total score 400, Total, lower 400.Source: College Board, Scoring Your Paper SAT Practice Test #4 (raw score conversion table). https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/media/pdf/scoring-sat-practice-test-4-digital.pdf
How it works
- Raw score for each section = correct answers in module 1 + correct answers in module 2. Reading and Writing runs 0 to 66 (33 questions per module), Math 0 to 54 (27 per module). There is no penalty for wrong answers.
- Section score range. Look up each raw score in the conversion table below. Each raw score gives a lower and an upper section score on the 200 to 800 scale.
- Total score range = lower Reading and Writing + lower Math, to upper Reading and Writing + upper Math, on the 400 to 1600 scale. Scores of 1,000 or more are written with a thousands comma (1,110 to 1,160).
This is the method in College Board's guide Scoring Your Paper SAT Practice Test #4. The guide gives ranges because its scoring method is a simplified version of the one used on the real test.
Assumptions
- The table is for digital SAT Practice Test #4 (paper version). Other practice tests have their own tables, so for them the result is an estimate.
- The real adaptive test in Bluebook scores with item response theory, not a fixed table.
Conversion table (Practice Test #4, paper version)
| Raw | Reading and Writing | Math | Raw | Reading and Writing | Math |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 200–200 | 200–200 | 34 | 480–500 | 520–550 |
| 1 | 200–200 | 200–200 | 35 | 490–510 | 530–560 |
| 2 | 200–200 | 200–200 | 36 | 490–510 | 550–580 |
| 3 | 200–200 | 200–200 | 37 | 500–520 | 560–590 |
| 4 | 200–200 | 200–200 | 38 | 510–530 | 570–600 |
| 5 | 200–200 | 200–200 | 39 | 520–540 | 580–610 |
| 6 | 200–200 | 200–200 | 40 | 530–550 | 590–620 |
| 7 | 200–210 | 200–220 | 41 | 540–560 | 600–630 |
| 8 | 200–220 | 200–230 | 42 | 540–560 | 620–650 |
| 9 | 210–230 | 220–250 | 43 | 550–570 | 630–660 |
| 10 | 230–250 | 250–280 | 44 | 560–580 | 650–680 |
| 11 | 240–260 | 280–310 | 45 | 570–590 | 670–700 |
| 12 | 250–270 | 290–320 | 46 | 580–600 | 690–720 |
| 13 | 260–280 | 300–330 | 47 | 590–610 | 710–740 |
| 14 | 280–300 | 310–340 | 48 | 590–610 | 730–760 |
| 15 | 290–310 | 320–350 | 49 | 600–620 | 740–770 |
| 16 | 320–340 | 330–360 | 50 | 610–630 | 750–780 |
| 17 | 340–360 | 330–360 | 51 | 620–640 | 760–790 |
| 18 | 350–370 | 340–370 | 52 | 630–650 | 770–800 |
| 19 | 360–380 | 350–380 | 53 | 630–650 | 780–800 |
| 20 | 370–390 | 360–390 | 54 | 640–660 | 790–800 |
| 21 | 370–390 | 370–400 | 55 | 650–670 | |
| 22 | 380–400 | 370–400 | 56 | 660–680 | |
| 23 | 390–410 | 380–410 | 57 | 670–690 | |
| 24 | 400–420 | 390–420 | 58 | 680–700 | |
| 25 | 410–430 | 400–430 | 59 | 690–710 | |
| 26 | 420–440 | 420–450 | 60 | 700–720 | |
| 27 | 420–440 | 430–460 | 61 | 710–730 | |
| 28 | 430–450 | 440–470 | 62 | 720–740 | |
| 29 | 440–460 | 460–490 | 63 | 730–750 | |
| 30 | 450–470 | 470–500 | 64 | 750–770 | |
| 31 | 460–480 | 480–510 | 65 | 770–790 | |
| 32 | 460–480 | 500–530 | 66 | 790–800 | |
| 33 | 470–490 | 510–540 |
Source: College Board, Scoring Your Paper SAT Practice Test #4, Raw Score Conversion Table: Section Scores (satsuite.collegeboard.org, retrieved September 27, 2026).
Worked examples by hand
22 + 22 in Reading and Writing, 18 + 18 in Math. The raw scores are 44 and 36. The table gives 560–580 for Reading and Writing and 550–580 for Math. The total is 560 + 550 = 1110 to 580 + 580 = 1160: 1,110 to 1,160.
Every question right. Raw 66 gives 790–800 and raw 54 gives 790–800, so the total is 1,580 to 1,600.
3 right in Reading and Writing and 6 in Math. Both raw scores give 200–200, so the total is 400.
Understanding the Digital SAT
The Digital SAT has two sections, Reading and Writing and Math, each given in two modules. On the real test, your performance on Module 1 decides whether Module 2 is easier or harder, and the score comes from item response theory. That is why College Board does not publish a fixed conversion table for the adaptive test, and why a practice test's table gives an estimate, not your official score.
Study tips
- Practice with official College Board Digital SAT materials in Bluebook.
- Review your mistakes to find patterns and weak areas.
- Take full-length practice tests under timed conditions to build stamina.
- Use this calculator to track your progress across practice tests.
Other questions people ask
What is the Digital SAT and how is it different from the old SAT?
The Digital SAT, given in the U.S. from March 2024 (and internationally from March 2023), is taken in the Bluebook app. It uses a two-module, adaptive format for each section (Reading and Writing, and Math): your performance on Module 1 decides the difficulty of Module 2. It is shorter than the paper SAT (about 2 hours 14 minutes) and scores with item response theory instead of a simple raw score conversion, so two students with the same number of correct answers can get different scores.
How does adaptive scoring work on the Digital SAT?
The Digital SAT uses multistage adaptive testing. Each section (Reading and Writing, Math) is given in two modules. Module 1 has a mix of easy, medium, and hard questions for all students. Based on your Module 1 performance, you are routed to an easier or a harder Module 2. The final score comes from item response theory, which takes into account which questions you answered correctly and how hard they were.
How accurate is this SAT score calculator?
The calculator uses College Board's own raw score conversion table for the paper version of digital SAT Practice Test #4. For that test it gives the same section and total score ranges as College Board's scoring guide. For other practice tests and the real adaptive test it is an estimate, because each test form has its own scale and the adaptive test does not use a fixed table. For official scores, always refer to your College Board score report.
What is a superscore and how do I calculate it?
A superscore is a policy used by many colleges where they combine your highest section scores from different test dates. For example, if you scored 650 Reading and Writing and 700 Math on one test, then 680 Reading and Writing and 690 Math on another, your superscore would be 680 + 700 = 1380. This is higher than either individual test total. Policies vary by institution, so always check your target college's official policy on superscoring and score choice.
What are Nationally Representative and SAT User percentiles?
The College Board reports two types of percentiles. Nationally Representative percentiles compare your score to all U.S. 11th and 12th graders, including those who don't typically take the SAT. SAT User percentiles compare your score only to students who actually take the SAT. SAT User percentiles are usually lower than Nationally Representative percentiles for the same score. College Board publishes both tables each year.
How do I set a target SAT score for my dream college?
Research the 25th and 75th percentile SAT scores for admitted students at your target colleges. A score below the 25th percentile is often considered a 'reach,' while a score above the 75th percentile makes you a strong candidate on scores. The middle 50% range (25th-75th percentile) represents the typical admitted student scores. For example, if a college's middle 50% range is 1450-1570, aim for at least 1450 to be competitive.
Do colleges accept SAT superscores?
Many colleges superscore the SAT, but policies vary: some superscore, some consider only your highest single test date, some require all scores, and some are test-free. Always verify the current policy on each college's official admissions website, as policies can change from year to year.
Why do some calculators give different results?
Different calculators use different methods and data. Some are based on the old paper SAT's conversion tables, some invent their own curves, and some try to model the adaptive routing. The College Board's scoring algorithm for the adaptive test is not public, so all third-party calculators give estimates. This calculator uses a published College Board conversion table and says which one.
Where does this calculator's data come from?
The conversion table is from College Board's guide Scoring Your Paper SAT Practice Test #4, for the paper (linear) version of digital SAT Practice Test #4. Each raw score maps to a lower and upper section score, and the total score range is the sum of the lower values to the sum of the upper values, as the guide describes.
Can I use this calculator for the paper SAT?
Not for the old paper SAT (before 2024), which had different sections (Reading, Writing and Language, and Math) with 52, 44, and 58 questions and its own conversion tables. The table here is for the paper version of the digital SAT practice test, which has two modules per section like the digital test.
How many questions are in each Digital SAT module?
On the adaptive test in Bluebook, each Reading and Writing module has 27 questions (54 in the section) and each Math module has 22 (44 in the section), including a few unscored pretest questions. The paper version of the practice test used here has 33 questions per Reading and Writing module and 27 per Math module, so raw scores run 0 to 66 and 0 to 54.
What's the highest possible Digital SAT score?
The highest possible Digital SAT score is 1600: 800 for Reading and Writing and 800 for Math. The Digital SAT keeps the same 400-1600 total score scale and 200-800 section score scales as the paper SAT.