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LSAT Score Calculator
Use this free LSAT score calculator to turn your practice-test results into an estimated scaled score. Enter the number of questions you got right in each section, or enter your total raw score directly, and the calculator will estimate your scaled score on the 120 to 180 scale, your percentile, and the band your score falls into. It is a fast way to track your progress as you study for law school admission.
Every question is worth one raw point, and there is no penalty for guessing, so your raw score is simply the total number of correct answers.
LSAT score bands
| Scaled score | Band | Approximate percentile |
|---|---|---|
| 175-180 | Exceptional | 99th |
| 170-174 | Outstanding | 97th-98th |
| 165-169 | Excellent | 90th-96th |
| 160-164 | Very strong | 80th-89th |
| 155-159 | Strong | 63rd-79th |
| 150-154 | Above average | 44th-62nd |
| 145-149 | Average | 26th-43rd |
| 140-144 | Below average | 13th-25th |
| 120-139 | Needs improvement | Below 13th |
How it works
The LSAT is scored in two steps. First, you earn a raw score, which is simply the number of questions you answer correctly. The current test has 77 scored questions: two Logical Reasoning sections with 25 questions each and one Reading Comprehension section with 27 questions. There is also an unscored experimental section and an unscored writing sample, but neither of those affects your score. Because there is no penalty for a wrong answer, your raw score is just your total correct count, and guessing on a question you cannot solve can only help.
Second, the raw score is converted to a scaled score from 120 to 180. The Law School Admission Council sets a conversion table for each test date that adjusts for how hard that particular test was, so the same raw score can convert to a slightly different scaled score on different dates. This calculator uses the standard approximation that tracks the official tables closely: scaled score = 120 + raw score × 0.78, rounded to the nearest whole number. With a perfect raw score of 77, the formula gives 120 + 60.06 = 180, and with a raw score of 0 it gives 120, so the full range lines up with the real scale.
The percentile estimate tells you where your score stands against other test takers. A percentile of 87 means you scored at or above about 87 percent of test takers. The calculator estimates your percentile from your scaled score using a standard percentile table: a 150 is near the 44th percentile, a 160 is near the 80th, a 165 is near the 90th, and a 170 is near the 97th. Because percentiles shift slightly from year to year, treat the estimate as a guide rather than an exact figure.
The band table above groups scaled scores into plain-English labels. Scores from 170 up are outstanding and competitive at the most selective law schools. Scores from 160 to 169 are very strong and open the door to many well-regarded schools. Scores from 150 to 159 are around or above the middle of all test takers, and scores below 150 usually mean more study will pay off, since each additional raw point is worth roughly 0.78 scaled points.
Use the target score option to see how far you are from your goal. If your target is 165, you need a raw score of about 58, because 120 + 58 × 0.78 = 165.24. That works out to missing no more than 19 of the 77 questions. Knowing the raw score you need makes your study plan concrete: you can work out how many more questions per section you must get right.
Worked example
A student takes a practice test and gets 20 of 25 right in the first Logical Reasoning section, 22 of 27 right in Reading Comprehension, and 19 of 25 right in the second Logical Reasoning section.
Step 1: Add the correct answers — 20 + 22 + 19 = 61. Her raw score is 61 out of 77.
Step 2: Apply the conversion — scaled ≈ 120 + 61 × 0.78 = 120 + 47.58 = 167.58.
Step 3: Round to the nearest whole number — 168.
Step 4: Read the percentile — a 168 sits between 165 (about the 90th percentile) and 170 (about the 97th), roughly the 87th percentile.
Step 5: Read the band — 168 falls in the 165-169 range, labelled Excellent.
Her estimated scaled score is 168, around the 87th percentile. If her target were 170, she would need about two more correct answers: a raw score of 63 gives 120 + 63 × 0.78 = 169.14, which rounds to 169, and a raw score of 64 gives 169.92, which rounds to 170.
FAQ
How is the LSAT scored from 120 to 180?
The LSAT is scored on a scale from 120 to 180. Your raw score is the number of questions you answer correctly, out of 77 scored questions on the current test. That raw score is then converted to a scaled score between 120 and 180 using a conversion table that is set for each test administration. This calculator uses the standard approximation scaled score of 120 plus raw score times 0.78, rounded to the nearest whole number, which tracks the official conversion closely for most raw scores.
Is this LSAT score calculator accurate?
It is a close estimate, not an official score. The official conversion table changes slightly from one test date to another because the difficulty of each test differs, so a raw score of 61 might convert to 167 on one test and 168 on another. Use this calculator to plan your study and to set a target score, and rely on the official score report from the Law School Admission Council for your real result.
What is a good LSAT score?
A score of 150 is roughly the middle of all test takers. A score of 160 puts you near the top 20 percent, 165 is around the top 10 percent, and 170 is around the top 3 percent. The most competitive law schools typically admit students with scores of 170 or higher, while many solid regional schools admit students in the 155 to 165 range. A good score depends on the schools you are applying to.
How many questions are on the LSAT?
The current LSAT has 77 scored questions: two Logical Reasoning sections with 25 questions each, one Reading Comprehension section with 27 questions, and an unscored experimental section that does not count toward your score. There is also an unscored writing sample. Each scored question is worth one raw point, and there is no penalty for wrong answers, so you should answer every question.
What percentile is my LSAT score?
Your percentile tells you what share of test takers scored at or below your score. A 160 is roughly the 80th percentile, a 165 is roughly the 90th percentile, and a 170 is roughly the 97th percentile. This calculator estimates your percentile from your scaled score using a standard percentile table, so it is an approximation that can move a point or two from the official figure for your test date.