LSAT Score Calculator
Convert your LSAT raw score into an estimated 120-180 scaled score range, percentile range using LSAC's table, target-score gap, and section breakdown for the current Logical Reasoning and Reading Comprehension format.
How LSAT Scoring Works
The calculator adds your correct answers across the scored multiple-choice sections, divides by the total scored questions, then maps that raw percentage to an estimated LSAT scaled score range from 120 to 180.
Enter only scored sections: two Logical Reasoning sections and one Reading Comprehension section for the current LSAT format.
Adjust the question counts if your practice test has 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, or another total number of scored questions.
Use target score mode to estimate how many additional questions you need for your goal score.
Use custom curve mode only as an anchor-based approximation when a PrepTest provides a published raw-score conversion point.
Current LSAT Format: Two LR Sections and One RC Section
LSAT raw-to-scaled conversion is not a fixed universal formula. LSAC equates each test form, so the same raw score can produce different scaled scores across administrations or practice tests. Generic mode returns a range for planning, drilling, and target setting, not an official score report.
- No penalty for guessing: Your raw score is strictly the number of correct answers.
- Variable section: The unscored experimental section does not count towards the 120-180 scale.
LSAT Raw Score to Scaled Score Calculator
The raw score is simple. The scaled score is estimated from a generic conversion range unless you roughly adjust it with a PrepTest-specific anchor.
Step 1: Calculate Raw Score
Raw Score = LR1 + LR2 + RCStep 2: Estimate Scaled Score
Scaled Estimate = Generic Range(Raw Score)No guessing penalty
Your raw score is the number of questions answered correctly. Answer every question.
Experimental section excluded
The unscored variable section does not count toward the scaled score.
Scaled score range
Reported LSAT scores run from 120 to 180 in one-point increments.
LSAT Score Conversion Chart for the Current Format
This chart shows an estimated conversion for a typical 76-question LSAT. Official conversion tables vary by test administration.
| Raw Score (76 Qs) | Estimated Scaled Score | Percentile | Questions Missed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 76 | 180 | 99.89 | 0 |
| 70 | 172 | 97.13 | 6 |
| 65 | 168 | 92.21 | 11 |
| 58 | 162 | 79 | 18 |
| 48 | 154 | 52.33 | 28 |
| 40 | 147 | 28.27 | 36 |
Raw Score vs. Scaled Score vs. Percentile
These ranges are practical planning bands. Law-school medians vary by school and application cycle, so compare your score with the schools on your list.
| Scaled Score | Typical Meaning | Planning Note |
|---|---|---|
| 170-180 | Top-tier score range | Strong for highly selective targets |
| 165-169 | Highly competitive range | Competitive at many strong programs |
| 160-164 | Strong applicant range | Often above many school medians |
| 155-159 | Above median range | Useful range for broad applications |
| 150-154 | Near overall median | School list strategy matters |
| 120-149 | Below median range | Focus on fundamentals and timing |
LSAT Score Calculator FAQ
Common questions about raw scores, scaled score ranges, percentiles from LSAC's table, and LSAT score prediction.
Is this LSAT score calculator official?
No. It is an estimate for practice and planning. Official scaled scores are produced by LSAC after equating the specific test form, so generic mode displays a range instead of one exact score.
What sections count toward my LSAT score?
The current scored LSAT uses two Logical Reasoning sections and one Reading Comprehension section. The unscored variable section and LSAT Writing are not part of the 120-180 scaled score.
How many questions can I miss for a 170?
It depends on the test form. On many recent-style practice curves, a 170 is often around the high-80s percentage-correct range, but you should use the conversion table for your exact PrepTest when available.
Does the LSAT subtract points for wrong answers?
No. Your raw score is based on correct answers, so you should answer every question.
Why did my practice test curve differ?
LSAT forms differ in difficulty. Equating adjusts raw-to-scaled conversions so scaled scores are comparable across forms.
Can I use this for old logic games PrepTests?
This calculator is built for the current post-August 2024 scored format. Older Analytical Reasoning PrepTests are not supported unless you are using them only for rough study planning with a matching conversion reference.