SAT Score Calculator

SAT Score Calculator

The SAT is a key exam for students applying to universities in the United States. For students, understanding how the SAT is scored can be confusing – especially with the recent shift to the digital SAT and its adaptive testing model.

That’s where the Dukes Plus SAT Score Calculator comes in.
This tool is designed for non-adaptive PDF practice tests (the printable College Board versions), which do not automatically provide a scaled score. By entering your raw scores, you can instantly see your estimated scaled results, just as they would appear on an official score report.

Note: The Bluebook Digital SAT (the one students take on test day) scores itself automatically within the app. This calculator is intended for use with PDF practice tests, to help you interpret your results and track your progress.

Understanding Raw vs Scaled Scores

Non-adaptive PDF SAT practice tests

Raw Scores

Your raw score is simply the number of questions you answered correctly on each section. There is no penalty for incorrect answers, every correct response adds one point, and unanswered or wrong questions don’t subtract any points.

• Reading & Writing: 66 questions (33 per module)
• Math: 54 questions (27 per module)

For example, if you got 50 correct in Reading & Writing, your raw R&W score is 50 / 66.
Because different tests vary slightly in difficulty, raw scores alone don’t tell the full story. That’s why the College Board uses conversion tables to turn your raw results into scaled scores.

Scaled Scores

Scaled scores are the 200–800 section scores you see on official reports.
They’re produced through a process called equating, which ensures fairness between tests of varying difficulty.

Your raw Reading & Writing score and Math score are each converted to a scaled section score (200–800), then added together for a total SAT score out of 1600.

This means that a raw Math score of 45 on one test might scale to 760, but only to 740 on another if that test was slightly easier. The equating process keeps every version of the test equally comparable.

Digital SAT

Raw Scores

The digital SAT has two sections: Reading & Writing (54 questions) and Math (44 questions). This means if you got 40 questions right in Math, your raw Math score is 40 (out of 44). Because each section has a different number of questions (and varying question difficulties due to the adaptive format), raw scores alone don’t tell the whole story. For example, 40 correct answers in Math is a stronger performance (nearly a perfect raw score) compared to 40 correct in Reading & Writing (where there are more questions in total). Raw scores cannot be compared across sections directly, and a high raw score on an easier version of the test might not equal the same scaled result as the same raw score on a harder version. This is why the SAT converts raw scores into scaled scores.

Scaled Scores

Scaled scores are the scores that appear on your score report – the familiar 200–800 per section, which combine for a total score between 400 and 1600. The College Board uses a process called equating to convert your raw scores to scaled scores. Equating standardises results across different test versions, ensuring fairness regardless of which particular set of questions you got. In other words, your scaled score reflects how you performed relative to the test’s difficulty, not just the raw number you got right.

Each section’s raw score is converted to a scaled score between 200 and 800. These two section scores are then added together to give your total SAT score out of 1600. Because of the SAT’s adaptive format, not all questions are equal in difficulty – generally, missing an easier question will lower your scaled score more than missing a harder question. The exact raw-to-scaled conversion can vary slightly for each SAT administration, but remains broadly consistent.

How to Use the Calculator

To use the calculator, choose your Practice Test preset (PT 10, PT 5 or PT 4), enter your correct answers for Reading & Writing Module 1 (0–33), Reading & Writing Module 2 (0–33), Math Module 1 (0–27) and Math Module 2 (0–27), then click Calculate Score to see your results. The tool will show your Reading & Writing scaled range (200–800), your Math scaled range (200–800), your total SAT score range (400–1600), and percentile estimates to indicate how you compare nationally. Important: these scores use the official College Board raw-to-scaled conversion tables for non-adaptive PDF practice tests (Practice Tests 4, 5 and 10) and are not valid for the adaptive Bluebook SAT, which uses a different scoring algorithm.

Sample Score Scenario

This student’s total of around 1370 would place them comfortably within the top 10–15% of test-takers.
If aiming for highly selective universities (such as Ivy League or top-tier US colleges), they’d likely want to target a score above 1450–1500.

Interpreting Your SAT Score

Remember, while the SAT is an important metric, universities in the US review applications holistically. Your grades, essays, recommendations, extracurriculars, and personal qualities all matter alongside your test score.

How does the Dukes Plus SAT Score Calculator work?

Our calculator is designed to simplify the raw-to-scaled score conversion for you. It uses official scoring data from the College Board to estimate your section and total scores. To use it, you input how many questions you answered correctly in the Reading & Writing section and the Math section. The calculator then instantly computes your approximate scaled scores for each section and your total out of 1600. Essentially, it’s doing the same work as the SAT scoring tables would do – but in a quick, automated way. This helps you understand how your raw performance translates into the standard SAT scores.

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How can I improve my SAT score?

Improvement comes with focused practice and, if possible, guidance. The good news is that the SAT can be taken multiple times – many students take it 2 or 3 times to achieve their target score (unlike some exams, there’s no lifetime limit, though you can’t take it more than once on the same date). Here are some steps to improve:

Target your weaknesses

Use your score breakdown to see whether Reading & Writing or Math (or specific sub-topics) are dragging you down. Then practice those areas intensively. For example, if your Math score is lagging, spend extra time reviewing algebra, problem-solving, or whatever areas you struggled with.

Be Strategic About Answering Questions

Approach SAT questions strategically by understanding common question types and practising time management. Avoid spending too much time on challenging questions; instead, focus on completing all questions within each section’s time limit. Familiarising yourself with SAT-specific question formats can also help you recognise patterns and common traps.

Get an SAT Tutor

Working with an SAT tutor can provide personalised guidance, addressing specific areas where you may need extra support. Tutors can also offer customised practice materials, strategies tailored to your strengths and weaknesses, and accountability throughout your study process. At Dukes Plus, we provide expert SAT tutoring services designed to maximise your scores.

SAT Courses for Additional Support

For those seeking structured guidance, SAT prep courses offer curriculum-based learning that covers all test sections in depth. These courses often include practice tests, comprehensive resources, and instructor support, which can be beneficial for building confidence and testing readiness. Explore our SAT prep courses to gain a competitive edge.

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