LSAT Score & Percentile Calculator
Convert raw correct answers to the official 120–180 scaled score and percentile.
How to Use the LSAT Score & Percentile Calculator
The Law School Admission Test (LSAT) administered by the Law School Admission Council (LSAC) is the single most influential numerical factor in American Bar Association (ABA) accredited law school admissions. The LSAT evaluates critical reasoning, logical analysis, and complex reading comprehension across multiple scored sections, yielding a standardized score ranging from 120 to 180.
Formula and Calculation Methodology
- Raw Score: Number of questions answered correctly across all scored sections (no penalty for wrong answers)
- Scaled Score: Standardized 120 to 180 scale calibrated by LSAC psychometric equating
- Percentile Rank: Three-year rolling percentage of all test-takers scored below your result
On the modern LSAT, test-takers complete three scored sections (two Logical Reasoning sections and one Reading Comprehension section) plus an unscored experimental section. Because there is no penalty for guessing, your raw score is simply the count of correct answers. This calculator reflects modern LSAC equating tables, mapping your raw practice exam results to accurate scaled scores and percentile rankings.
Modern 3-Section LSAT Raw to Scaled Score Conversion Matrix
| Raw Score (Out of 76) | Scaled LSAT Score | Percentile Rank | Admissions Competitiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| 74 – 76 | 175 – 180 | 99.5% – 99.9% | Yale, Stanford, Harvard, Columbia (T14 Elite) |
| 69 – 73 | 170 – 174 | 97.4% – 99.4% | NYU, Penn, UVA, Michigan, Duke, Berkeley |
| 64 – 68 | 165 – 169 | 90.5% – 96.5% | Top 20–30 Law Schools / Substantial Merit Scholarships |
| 59 – 63 | 160 – 164 | 77.0% – 88.5% | Top 50 Strong Contender |
| 53 – 58 | 155 – 159 | 60.2% – 74.5% | Top 100 Flagship State Universities |
| 47 – 52 | 150 – 154 | 42.1% – 56.8% | National Median / Regional Accreditation Tier |
Frequently Asked Questions
Are wrong answers penalized on the LSAT?
No. There is no guessing penalty on the LSAT. Your raw score is based solely on the number of questions answered correctly, so you should never leave an answer blank.
What is considered a good LSAT score?
The national median LSAT score is approximately 152. A score of 160 places you in the top 23%, while a 165+ is competitive for Top 25 programs, and a 170+ (top 3%) is needed for elite T14 law schools.
How many raw questions can you miss to get a 170?
On a typical 75-to-76 question test, you can usually only miss 6 to 7 questions across the entire examination to achieve a 170.