PSAT Score Calculator
PSAT/NMSQT Score and Selection Index Calculator works out Total score and Maximum possible on this scale from Reading and Writing section score and Math section score. The default figures on this page give total score of 1,420; change any entry and the result, the working and the sources update together.
Your figures
Updates as you typeHow this is worked out
2 steps
- Total = Reading and Writing section score + Math section score. 700 + 720 = 1420.
- Selection Index = (2 x 700 + 720) / 10 = 2120 / 10 = 212.
Section breakdowntable
| section | score | min | max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading and Writing | 700 | 160 | 760 |
| Math | 720 | 160 | 760 |
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
Sources and references
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What the PSAT/NMSQT Score and Selection Index 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 PSAT/NMSQT Score and Selection Index Calculator
Enter Reading and Writing section score and Math section score. 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 Reading and Writing section score and Math section score.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I calculate my PSAT score?
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.
Is a 470 on Math PSAT good?
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 the figures this page opens with — reading and Writing section score 700 and math section score 730 — the total score is 1,420. Put your own figures in their place and the working updates beside the result.
Is a 1200 a good PSAT 10 score?
It needs Reading and Writing section score and Math section score. Nothing else is required, and the figures stay in your browser.
What is a 1350 on the PSAT equal to on the SAT?
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 Reading and Writing section score and Math section score and shown as Total score, Maximum possible on this scale and ACT Composite.
Does a 1470 PSAT qualify for National Merit?
The result gives Total score, Maximum possible on this scale, ACT Composite, Average of the ACT subject scores before rounding, Concorded ACT Composite (2018 tables) and Concorded SAT total (2018 tables), each labelled with its unit so the figure can be read on its own.
What information do I need for the PSAT/NMSQT Score and Selection Index Calculator?
You need Reading and Writing section score and Math section score. The page opens with default figures that give total score of 1,420, so you can see the scale before entering your own.