ACT Exam Calculator
ACT exam calculator works out Total score and Maximum possible on this scale from ACT English, ACT Mathematics and ACT Reading. The default figures on this page give ACT Composite of 26; change any entry and the result, the working and the sources update together.
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- Composite = the average of the subject scores included in the composite, rounded to the nearest whole number (a half is rounded up). (24 + 25 + 26 + 27) / 4 = 25.5, rounded to 26.
- 2018 Concordance Table A2: ACT 26 -> SAT 1240 (range 1230-1250).
Section breakdowntable
| section | score | min | max |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | 24 | 1 | 36 |
| Mathematics | 25 | 1 | 36 |
| Reading | 26 | 1 | 36 |
| Science | 27 | 1 | 36 |
Figures from ACT/SAT concordance tables, checked 31 August 2026. Its 5 worked examples are re-run on every release, last on 15 September 2026. What changed · how reference data is kept current
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What the act exam calculator calculates
Builds SAT, PSAT, ACT, GRE and MCAT reported scores from their section scores and converts between SAT totals and ACT Composites using the official 2018 ACT/SAT concordance tables.
How to use this act exam calculator
Enter ACT English, ACT Mathematics, ACT Reading and ACT Science. Total score updates as you type. Change one figure at a time to see what drives the result.
How the result is worked out
Open “How this is worked out” beside the result for the step-by-step calculation behind Total score, Maximum possible on this scale and ACT Composite.
The method follows ACT, Inc. - 2018 ACT/SAT Concordance Tables (publication MS5885 REV 1), College Board - Guide to the 2018 ACT/SAT Concordance, ACT, Inc. - ACT to SAT Score Conversion / ACT-SAT Concordance landing page, College Board - Understanding SAT Scores (section and total score ranges) and ACT, Inc. - Understanding Your ACT Scores (Composite is the average of the subject scores, rounded to the nearest whole number).
What you can compare
Change one input at a time to see how it affects Total score, Maximum possible on this scale and ACT Composite. The inputs you can vary are ACT English, ACT Mathematics, ACT Reading and ACT Science.
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Frequently asked questions
Is a TI-84 calculator allowed on the ACT?
Builds SAT, PSAT, ACT, GRE and MCAT reported scores from their section scores and converts between SAT totals and ACT Composites using the official 2018 ACT/SAT concordance tables. Put your own figures in above and the working updates beside the result. For scale, the default figures on this page give 26.
Is 27 out of 36 a good ACT score?
It needs ACT English, ACT Mathematics, ACT Reading and ACT Science. Nothing else is required, and the figures stay in your browser.
What calculators are allowed on the ACT 2026?
Builds SAT, PSAT, ACT, GRE and MCAT reported scores from their section scores and converts between SAT totals and ACT Composites using the official 2018 ACT/SAT concordance tables. On this page it is computed from ACT English, ACT Mathematics and ACT Reading and shown as Total score, Maximum possible on this scale and ACT Composite.
How do I calculate my ACT?
Builds SAT, PSAT, ACT, GRE and MCAT reported scores from their section scores and converts between SAT totals and ACT Composites using the official 2018 ACT/SAT concordance tables. Open “How this is worked out” beside the result to see each step for your own figures.
What information do I need for the act exam calculator?
You need ACT English, ACT Mathematics, ACT Reading and ACT Science. The page opens with default figures that give ACT Composite of 26, so you can see the scale before entering your own.
What does this act exam calculator show?
It shows Total score, Maximum possible on this scale, ACT Composite, Average of the ACT subject scores before rounding, Concorded ACT Composite (2018 tables), Concorded SAT total (2018 tables), Concorded SAT range, low and Concorded SAT range, high, with the working and any warnings for your entries.