ACT Score Calculator 2025
Convert your raw correct answers for each ACT section into scaled scores and composite instantly—updated for the 2025 testing year.
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Input the number of correct answers (out of 75 English, 60 Math, 40 Reading, 40 Science). The tool estimates your scaled 1‑36 section scores and composite.
ACT® Score Calculator
Adjust the sliders below to calculate your potential ACT® score
1
36
English Section
0/75
Math Section
0/60
Reading Section
0/40
Science Section
0/40
Your ACT® Composite Score
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English Score
1
Math Score
1
Reading Score
1
Science Score
1
Composite Score
1/36
Score Range Distribution
1-17
18-25
26-31
32-36
Score Ranges:
Below Average (1-17) • Average (18-25) • Above Average (26-31) • Excellent (32-36)
Try ACT Practice TestsBelow Average (1-17) • Average (18-25) • Above Average (26-31) • Excellent (32-36)
Disclaimer: Conversion tables vary slightly by test form; estimates are typically within ±1 point.
How ACT raw scores are scaled
- Each of the four multiple‑choice sections is scored 1‑36 after scaling raw correct answers with a table specific to that test form.
- The composite is the average of your four section scores, rounded to the nearest whole number.
- Optional Writing (essay) is scored 2‑12 and does not affect the composite.
Sample 2025 raw→scaled table (English)
| Raw Correct (out of 75) | Scaled Score |
|---|---|
| 74‑75 | 36 |
| 70‑73 | 35 |
| 66‑69 | 34 |
| 60‑65 | 32‑33 |
| … | … |
Exact tables differ by form; calculator uses median of 2023‑2024 released forms.
Top strategies to boost your ACT score
- Target easy points first—skip hard questions, return later using flagged bookmarks.
- Memorise Trig identities & common grammar rules (comma splice, verb tense).
- Use the “rule‑of‑three” for Reading—main idea, purpose, evidence.
- Pace: English ≤ 40 s/question, Math ≤ 1 min, Reading ≤ 8 min/passage, Science ≤ 5 min/passage.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a guessing penalty?
No. Always bubble an answer—blank answers guarantee 0 raw points.
How is the composite rounded?
ACT rounds half up. Example: average 28.5 → 29; 28.25 → 28.
Does Writing impact colleges’ superscore?
Most institutions superscore the 4 multiple‑choice sections only; check each college’s policy.
