LSAT Score Calculator
Estimate your LSAT scaled score (120–180) from your raw number-correct. Drag the slider to the number of questions you got right across the scored sections — about 76 questions on a typical test — and see the approximate scaled score and percentile. There's no penalty for wrong answers, so this is just your count of correct responses.
Estimate only. The real raw-to-scaled curve is set per test form by LSAC's equating process, so the same raw count can map to slightly different scaled scores. Percentiles are approximate and shift each reporting year. There is no penalty for wrong answers — always fill in every bubble.
Want a real scaled score instead of an estimate? Take a free Argfluent diagnostic — it scores you on the 120 to 180 scale and shows which question types are costing you the most points.
Representative raw → scaled conversion
Approximate and varies by form — treat the raw column as a rough guide.
| Raw correct (of ~76) | Scaled score | Approx. percentile |
|---|---|---|
| ~76 | 180 | ~99.9 |
| ~73 | 175 | ~99 |
| ~67 | 171 | ~97 |
| ~65 | 170 | ~97 (top ~3%) |
| ~62 | 168 | ~95 |
| ~58 | 165 | ~89 (top ~11%) |
| ~48 | 160 | ~75 |
| ~40 | 154 | ~50 (median) |
| ~33 | 150 | ~37 |
| ~26 | 145 | ~26 |
The median scaled score is around 152. A 165 is roughly the top 11%; a 170 is roughly the top 3% and competitive for top-14 law schools, whose medians range about 169–175 by school and year.
Frequently asked
- How is the LSAT raw score converted to the 120–180 scale?
- Your raw score is the number of questions you answered correctly (roughly 75 to 78 scored questions, varying by form). LSAC converts it to the 120 to 180 scaled score using a form-specific equating curve that adjusts for slight difficulty differences between tests. There is no penalty for wrong answers.
- What raw score do I need for a 170 on the LSAT?
- Approximately 65 to 67 correct out of about 76 scored questions typically lands near a 170, though the exact number shifts from form to form. A 170 is roughly the 97th percentile.
- Is the LSAT scored with a penalty for wrong answers?
- No. The LSAT has no wrong-answer penalty. Your raw score is simply the count of correct answers, so you should always answer every question even if you have to guess.
- Is this LSAT score calculator accurate?
- It is an estimate. Because each test form has its own equating curve, the same raw score can map to slightly different scaled scores. Use it to see roughly where you stand, not as an official prediction.
Argfluent is not affiliated with LSAC. “LSAT” is a registered trademark of the Law School Admission Council, which does not sponsor or endorse this site. Scores produced here are estimates, not official LSAC results.