LSAT Score Converter and LSAT Score Conversion Table

LSAT Score Converter

Convert between raw score, wrong answers, scaled score, and percentile.

Raw score Correct answers

Wrong answers Supported range: 0–22

Scaled score Historical median estimate

Percentile Approximate percentile

Enter a value to convert. Historical rows are loaded for 0–22 wrong answers.

LSAT Conversion Table

Wrong Answers	Raw Score	Scaled Score	Percentile
0	77	180	99.9
1	76	180	99.9
2	75	179	99.8
3	74	178	99.6
4	73	176	99.0
5	72	175	98.0
6	71	173	96.0
7	70	172	95.0
8	69	170	93.0
9	68	169	91.0
10	67	168	89.0
11	66	167	87.0
12	65	166	85.0
13	64	165	82.0
14	63	164	79.0
15	62	163	76.0
16	61	162	72.0
17	60	161	68.0
18	59	160	65.0
19	58	159	61.0
20	57	158	58.0
21	56	157	55.0
22	55	156	52.5

Understanding your LSAT score can be confusing. Our LSAT Score Converter helps you translate your raw score (correct answers) into a scaled score (120–180) and estimate your percentile ranking—so you know exactly where you stand.

Whether you’re preparing for the LSAT or analyzing a practice test, this tool gives you a clear breakdown of your performance.

How the LSAT Score Converter Works?

The LSAT scoring system follows a standardized process:

Step 1: Raw Score

Your raw score is simply the number of questions you answered correctly.

No penalty for incorrect answers
Every question carries equal weight

Step 2: Scaled Score (120–180)

Your raw score is converted into a scaled score between 120 and 180 using a statistical method called equating.

This ensures fairness across different test versions—even if one test is slightly harder than another.

Step 3: Percentile Rank

Your percentile shows how you performed compared to other test takers.

Example: A 170 score ≈ top 2–3%
Example: A 150 score ≈ average (~50th percentile)

LSAT Score Range Explained

The LSAT is scored on a scale from 120 to 180, with most scores clustering around the average range.

Score Interpretation

Score Range	Meaning
170–180	Top law schools (highly competitive)
160–169	Strong candidate
150–159	Average range
140–149	Below average
120–139	Needs improvement

Top law schools often expect scores above 165–170+.

Raw Score to Scaled Score (Example)

While exact conversions vary slightly by test, here’s a typical approximation:

Raw Score	Scaled Score
~75/78	180
~67	170
~61	165
~54	160
~40	150

These variations exist because LSAC adjusts scores based on test difficulty to maintain fairness.

Important Note on Accuracy

This converter provides an estimate, not an official LSAT score.

Actual results may vary because:

Each LSAT has a slightly different scoring curve
Percentiles are updated annually
Test difficulty varies slightly

However, the differences are usually small and consistent.

FAQs

What is a raw LSAT score?

It’s the number of questions you answered correctly on the test.

How is the scaled score calculated?

LSAC converts raw scores to a 120–180 scale using a statistical process to adjust for test difficulty.

Can I calculate my exact LSAT score?

No, only LSAC provides official scores. This tool gives a close estimate.

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