LSAT Score Calculator | Convert Raw to Scaled LSAT Scores

About the LSAT Score Calculator

This free LSAT score calculator and grade calculator helps you convert your raw score from any official LSAT practice test to the scaled LSAT score (120-180) that law schools use in their admissions process. Our calculator uses official LSAC conversion data to provide accurate score conversions and help you understand where you stand among test takers nationwide.

How to Use the LSAT Score Calculator

Simply select the practice test (PrepTest) you took and enter your raw scores for each section. Our calculator automatically detects experimental sections based on official LSAC data and excludes them from your score calculation. The grading scale accounts only for scored sections, ensuring your test grade accurately reflects the questions you answered correctly.

Understanding LSAT Scoring and the Grading Scale

The LSAT test is scored on a grading scale from 120 (lowest) to 180 (highest). Your raw score—the total number of questions you answered correctly across all scored sections—is converted to this scaled score using a conversion chart that varies slightly for each test to account for differences in difficulty. Wrong answers don't count against you; only correctly answered questions contribute to your final test grade.

Number of Questions on the LSAT

The modern LSAT (2024-Present) contains approximately 75-76 scored questions across three scored sections. Each section type has a different number of questions:

• Reading Comprehension (RC): Typically 26-27 questions testing your ability to read and analyze complex passages
• Logical Reasoning (LR): Two sections with approximately 24-25 questions each, testing your ability to analyze and evaluate arguments

The number of questions answered correctly out of these scored sections determines your raw score, which is then converted to the 120-180 scaled score using the test-specific conversion chart.

LSAT Experimental Sections

Every LSAT practice test contains one unscored experimental section that doesn't count toward your final score. This additional section is used by LSAC to test new questions for future exams. Our calculator automatically identifies these experimental sections based on official LSAC data and excludes them from your score calculation, ensuring only your performance on scored sections affects your test grade.

LSAT Scoring Ranges and Percentile Ranks

Understanding your LSAT score requires knowing both the absolute scoring ranges and your percentile rank among all test takers. The LSAT grading scale ranges from 120-180, but most test takers score between 145-165. Here's how scores typically correlate with percentile ranks:

• 170-180: 97th-99.9th percentile (top tier law schools)
• 160-169: 80th-96th percentile (competitive law schools)
• 150-159: 44th-79th percentile (median range)
• 140-149: 12th-43rd percentile (below median)
• 120-139: Below 12th percentile

Your percentile rank shows how you compare to other LSAT test takers and helps law schools evaluate your application. Score reports from LSAC include both your scaled score and percentile rank.

LSAT Flex vs. Standard LSAT Test Format

The LSAT Flex was a shortened version introduced during the COVID-19 pandemic, containing only three sections instead of the standard four-section format. The LSAT Flex scored on the same 120-180 grading scale but used different score conversions because of the reduced number of questions.

As of 2024, LSAC has transitioned to a new standard format similar to LSAT Flex, with three scored sections. Our calculator supports both legacy four-section practice tests and modern three-section LSAT tests, automatically adjusting the conversion chart and scoring ranges based on the specific test format and number of questions.

Using Your LSAT Score for Law School Applications

Law schools use your LSAT score as a critical factor in admissions decisions. When you receive your official score reports from LSAC, they include your scaled score, percentile rank, and a detailed breakdown of your performance. Understanding the scoring ranges and percentile ranks helps you:

• Identify target law schools where your score is competitive
• Determine if retaking the LSAT test might improve your admissions chances
• Compare your performance to other test takers in the applicant pool
• Set realistic score goals based on your target law schools' median scores

Top law schools typically require scores in the 165-180 range (85th percentile and above), while regional law schools may accept scores in the 150-160 range. Use this grade calculator to estimate where you stand and plan your test preparation strategy accordingly.

Accuracy of Score Conversions

Our calculator uses official LSAC scoring tables and conversion charts to convert your raw score to the 120-180 grading scale. The score conversions vary from test to test based on difficulty level, which is why it's important to select the specific practice test you took for accurate results. The number of questions answered correctly is weighted differently on each test to ensure fairness across different administrations.

Disclaimer: This calculator provides an estimate of your LSAT score based on available data and official conversion charts. While we strive for accuracy, your official score reports may vary slightly due to test-specific scaling adjustments. This tool is for educational purposes only and does not replace official LSAC score reports.