ACT Score Calculator Guide

What is the ACT Score Calculator

The ACT Score Calculator is a responsive, browser-based tool that helps students and educators estimate ACT composite scores based on raw input from the four main sections: English, Math, Reading, and Science. Using standardized conversion tables, it offers a quick and accurate way to gauge scaled scores and overall performance.

Key Features

• Instant Composite Score Calculation: Calculates the average of scaled scores across all four sections
• Official Conversion Tables: Maps raw scores to scaled ACT scores
• Section-wise Input: Supports English (out of 75), Math (out of 60), Reading (out of 40), and Science (out of 40)
• Real-Time Updates: Scores recalculate as you type
• Responsive & Accessible Design: Optimized for phones, tablets, and desktops
• Reset Button: Clear all inputs with a single click
• Social Sharing: Share the tool via Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter

Why Use This Tool

Manually converting raw ACT scores to scaled scores and calculating a composite can be tedious. This tool streamlines the process, making it perfect for:

• Students tracking practice test results
• Tutors and test prep centers evaluating performance
• Anyone planning ACT study strategies

How to Use the ACT Score Calculator

1. Input Raw Scores
   • English: Enter correct answers (0–75)
   • Math: Enter correct answers (0–60)
   • Reading: Enter correct answers (0–40)
   • Science: Enter correct answers (0–40)
2. View Scaled Scores The calculator converts each raw score to its corresponding scaled score using ACT’s representative scale and displays it in the Results Summary section.
3. View Composite Score The tool calculates the average of the four scaled section scores and rounds it to the nearest whole number to display your Composite Score.
4. Reset the Calculator Click the Reset Calculator button to clear all inputs and scores.
5. Share the Tool Use the built-in social buttons to share the tool on Facebook, Twitter, or LinkedIn.

Example

If you input:

• English: 60
• Math: 45
• Reading: 30
• Science: 35

You might see:

• English Scaled Score: 30
• Math Scaled Score: 30
• Reading Scaled Score: 30
• Science Scaled Score: 35
• Composite Score: 31

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Are the scaled scores accurate for all tests? The tool uses a representative ACT raw-to-scaled score mapping. Official tests may vary slightly.

Can I use decimals in raw scores? No. ACT raw scores are whole numbers based on correct answers only.

Does this account for the optional Writing section? No. The Writing section is scored separately and does not factor into your composite score.

Is my input stored or saved? No. All calculations happen client-side in your browser—no data is stored or sent.

Is the tool free to use? Yes! Completely free, with no registration required.

Why We Created This Tool

We designed the ACT Score Calculator to give students and educators an accurate and instant way to understand performance and progress. Whether you’re prepping for the real exam or reviewing practice results, this tool makes ACT score estimation effortless.

Disclaimer

This tool is for practice and estimation purposes only. Official ACT score reports may use slightly different raw-to-scaled conversions based on test difficulty and other factors.