LSAT Score Calculator
Enter your correct answers to convert your raw LSAT score to a scaled score and percentile. This LSAT score calculator and converter also shows which law schools are within reach and your next step.
Uses an estimated typical conversion, not an official chart. Each test has its own curve. For a specific PrepTest, use the full raw score calculator.
How to Use the LSAT Score Calculator
Watch a 76-second walkthrough, then try the calculator above with your own practice test.
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Just took an LSAT practice test? Here's how to find out what your score really means. This free calculator turns your correct answers into a scaled score from 120 to 180. Step one. Enter how many questions you got right in each section. Logical Reasoning one, Logical Reasoning two, and Reading Comprehension. Wrong answers don't cost you points. Only correct answers count. Your correct answers add up to your raw score, out of 77 scored questions. Here, 52 correct converts to about a 160. Every test has its own curve, so treat this as an estimate. Step two. See your percentile. A 160 is about the 71st percentile. You scored higher than about 71 percent of test takers. Step three. See which law schools are within reach, and the next step to take. Took the test before August 2024? Switch to the pre-2024 tab. It adds Logic Games. Want a plan to raise your score? The LSAT Score Planner Bundle gives you a study plan, a score tracker, and 40 drill questions. Try the free calculator now, right on this page.
Key Facts About LSAT Scores
The short version, with sources, for anyone who needs a fast answer.
Updated November 2026. Percentiles from LSAC (2023 to 2026 testing years). School data from 2025 ABA 509 reports.
- LSAT scores run from 120 to 180. A 180 is perfect, and the average is about 152.
- Today’s LSAT has 77 scored questions: 50 in Logical Reasoning and 27 in Reading Comprehension.
- Wrong answers do not lower your score. Your raw score is just the number you got right.
- About 52 right is a 160 (71st percentile). About 66 right is a 170 (94.5th percentile).
- The middle ABA law school has a median LSAT of 159. T14 medians run from 170 to 174.
- This calculator’s percentiles are LSAC’s. Its raw to scaled conversion is a typical estimate, and each real test has its own chart.
What Does Your LSAT Score Mean?
Each score band represents a different tier of law school competitiveness. Here’s how to read your result.
Elite
Exceptional
Outstanding
Strong
Competitive
Above Average
Below Average
Below Median
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How LSAT Scoring Works
Your raw score is the number of questions you got right. LSAC then converts it to a scaled score from 120 to 180. See what every band means in the LSAT score range guide.
There is no penalty for wrong answers, so your raw score is simply your total correct. The current LSAT has 77 scored questions: 50 in Logical Reasoning and 27 in Reading Comprehension. Each test has its own score conversion chart, because some tests are a little harder than others. That is why the same raw score can give a slightly different scaled score on two tests.
Here is an estimated typical LSAT score conversion for the 2024+ format. It is built from published charts and is not official:
| Raw score (of 77) | Scaled score | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| 29 | 140 | 11% |
| 35 | 145 | 21.5% |
| 41 | 150 | 36.6% |
| 47 | 155 | 54% |
| 50 | 158 | 64.5% |
| 52 | 160 | 71.1% |
| 55 | 162 | 77.2% |
| 60 | 165 | 85.2% |
| 63 | 168 | 91.4% |
| 66 | 170 | 94.5% |
| 71 | 175 | 98.7% |
| 76 | 180 | 99.8% |
Took a specific PrepTest? Use the LSAT raw score calculator to pick your test, or read how the LSAT curve works.
LSAT Score Percentiles at a Glance
Your percentile is the share of test takers who scored lower than you.
Use this table to see where common scores fall. A percentile of 71.1 means you scored higher than about 71% of people who took the LSAT in the last three testing years. The calculator above shows the exact percentile for any score from 120 to 180.
| LSAT score | Percentile | Rank among test takers |
|---|---|---|
| 140 | 11 | Top 89% |
| 145 | 21.5 | Top 78.5% |
| 148 | 30.1 | Top 69.9% |
| 150 | 36.6 | Top 63.4% |
| 152 | 43.4 | Top 56.6% |
| 154 | 50.4 | Top 49.6% |
| 156 | 57.6 | Top 42.4% |
| 158 | 64.5 | Top 35.5% |
| 160 | 71.1 | Top 28.9% |
| 162 | 77.2 | Top 22.8% |
| 164 | 82.8 | Top 17.2% |
| 165 | 85.2 | Top 14.8% |
| 166 | 87.5 | Top 12.5% |
| 168 | 91.4 | Top 8.6% |
| 170 | 94.5 | Top 5.5% |
| 172 | 96.7 | Top 3.3% |
| 174 | 98.2 | Top 1.8% |
| 175 | 98.7 | Top 1.3% |
| 178 | 99.6 | Top 0.4% |
| 180 | 99.8 | Top 0.2% |
Two things stand out. First, the middle of the scale is crowded, so a few points there move you past many people. Going from 150 to 160 moves you past about one in three test takers. Second, the top is thin. Only about 5.5% of test takers score 170 or higher. For every score, see the full LSAT percentile chart or the LSAT percentile calculator.
Look Up Your Exact LSAT Score
Get a full breakdown for any score — percentile, competitive school tier, and retake guidance.
LSAT Score by Law School Tier
Approximate median LSAT scores by tier. Use these as targets — your GPA, essays, and letters of recommendation also matter.
| Tier | Competitive Range | Example Schools | Approx. Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| T6 | 169–177 | Yale, Harvard, Stanford, Columbia, Chicago, NYU | 172–174 |
| T14 | 166–175 | Penn, Michigan, Duke, Virginia, Northwestern, Cornell, Georgetown, UT Austin | 171–173 |
| T25 | 162–172 | UCLA, Notre Dame, Vanderbilt, USC Gould, Emory, BU | 166–171 |
| T50 | 158–170 | George Washington, Fordham, Arizona State, Ohio State, Temple | 165–168 |
| Regional | 148–164 | Loyola Chicago, Denver, Howard, UCONN, Vermont | 152–162 |
Medians approximate based on ABA 509 disclosures. Ranges represent the 25th–75th percentile at each tier.
Law School Calculator for Your LSAT and GPA
Check all 196 ABA law schools at once with your LSAT score and GPA.
Your LSAT score is half the story. Law schools look at your LSAT and your undergrad GPA together, and most weigh the LSAT a little more. Our free law school admissions calculator compares both numbers with each school’s 2025 ABA data and sorts every school into one of four groups:
- Likely: your numbers are above the school’s medians.
- Target: your numbers are close to the medians.
- Reach: your numbers are below the medians but inside the range.
- Long shot: your numbers are well below the range.
Here is how three common profiles come out across all 196 schools:
| LSAT and GPA | Likely | Target | Reach | Long shot |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 155 and 3.4 | 16 | 43 | 50 | 87 |
| 160 and 3.5 | 57 | 50 | 42 | 47 |
| 165 and 3.7 | 114 | 38 | 29 | 15 |
A few more LSAT points can double the number of likely schools. That is why a retake is often worth it for students a few points below their target. The calculator is an estimate, not a decision. Essays, work experience and when you apply also matter. Not sure of your GPA? Use the LSAC GPA calculator, then check law school acceptance rates for every school.
Which Law Schools Accept Your Score?
Browse full lists of law schools by minimum LSAT score.
The LSAT Changed in August 2024
LSAC removed the Logic Games section. If you’re using older practice tests, here’s what you need to know.
What Changed in the 2024 LSAT Format
Starting with the August 2024 LSAT, the Analytical Reasoning (Logic Games) section was permanently removed. The current exam has two Logical Reasoning sections and one Reading Comprehension section.
The total scored questions changed from about 100 to 77. The 120–180 scoring scale remains the same.
PrepTests from before August 2024 can include Logic Games. Use our calculator with the scaled score output — the 120–180 scale is consistent across all formats.
Logical Reasoning ×2
Reading Comprehension ×1
Logic Games — Removed
LSAT Writing (Unscored)
Scoring Older PrepTests With Logic Games
Use the Pre-2024 tab for tests that still had a Logic Games section.
Before August 2024, the LSAT had a Logic Games section (also called Analytical Reasoning). Older PrepTests have four scored sections and about 101 scored questions: two Logical Reasoning, one Reading Comprehension and one Logic Games. If you take one of these for practice, switch the calculator to the Pre-2024 tab and enter your Logic Games score too.
Here is about how many questions you needed right on the older format for common scores:
| Scaled score | Raw score needed (pre-2024) | Raw score needed (2024+) |
|---|---|---|
| 150 | 63 of 101 | 41 of 77 |
| 155 | 68 of 101 | 47 of 77 |
| 160 | 75 of 101 | 52 of 77 |
| 165 | 81 of 101 | 60 of 77 |
| 170 | 86 of 101 | 66 of 77 |
| 175 | 91 of 101 | 71 of 77 |
The scale is the same 120 to 180 on both formats, so a 160 on an old PrepTest means the same thing as a 160 today. The new format simply has fewer questions. See what changed in the new LSAT format and use the raw score calculator to pick a specific PrepTest.
How Accurate Is This LSAT Score Calculator?
What is exact, what is an estimate, and how to get the most accurate result.
Each part of the calculator comes from a different source, so the accuracy is not the same for every number:
- Percentiles are exact. They are LSAC’s published percentiles for the 2023 to 2026 testing years.
- Raw to scaled is an estimate. Every LSAT has its own conversion chart. Our typical chart is built from published charts, so your real score can differ by a point or so.
- School data is official. School LSAT and GPA ranges come from each school’s 2025 ABA 509 report.
- Tiers and next steps are guidance. They help you plan, but no tool can promise an admission decision.
For the most accurate score on a practice test, use the official chart for that exact PrepTest. Our raw score calculator lets you pick the test.
Use Your Practice Scores to Predict Your LSAT Score
A practice score is a good guide to test day when you take it the right way.
Many students use this tool as an LSAT score predictor. That works best when your practice tests look like the real thing. Here is how to get a practice score you can trust:
- Take the test timed. Use 35 minutes per section and the 10 minute break, just like test day.
- Use official tests. Real PrepTests from LSAC give the most realistic score. See LSAC official practice tests.
- Average your last three tests. One test can be lucky or unlucky. Three in a row show your real range.
- Blind review after every test. Redo the questions you were unsure about with no time limit before you check answers. Read the blind review method.
- Track every score. Write down each test so you can see your trend. Our LSAT Score Planner Bundle has a score tracker built in.
Test day can still come out a little higher or lower than practice. Your score report also shows a score band of about 3 points either way for that reason.
How to Use the LSAT Score Calculator
Enter Your LSAT Score
Enter your correct answers per section to convert your raw score, or switch to Scaled score and enter a number from 120 to 180. Works for official scores and practice tests.
Get Your LSAT Percentile
Instantly see your percentile based on official LSAC data, plus a tier label and visual gauge.
See Which Law Schools You Can Get Into
Get school-tier recommendations and honest guidance on whether to apply now or consider a retake.
What To Do With Your Score
Whether you’re applying now or planning a retake, here’s where to go next.
Where Our LSAT Data Comes From
We use official sources and say clearly when a number is an estimate.
LSAT Score Calculator is a free, independent tool. It is not made by or connected to LSAC. Here is what powers each number on this page:
- Percentiles: LSAC score data for the 2023 to 2026 testing years. See LSAC on LSAT scoring.
- Law school LSAT and GPA ranges: each school’s 2025 Standard 509 report from the ABA Required Disclosures.
- Acceptance rates: 2025 ABA applicant and offer data for all 196 ABA law schools.
- Raw to scaled conversion: a typical estimate built from published LSAT conversion charts. It is not an official LSAC chart.
We check these numbers when new data comes out each year. Read more about this site.
LSAT Score FAQ
Quick answers to the most common questions about LSAT scoring.
Add up your correct answers to get your raw score, then enter them in the calculator above. On a typical 2024+ test, a raw score of 47 out of 77 converts to about 155, and 52 converts to about 160. Each test has its own chart, so use the raw score calculator for a specific PrepTest.
On a typical 2024+ test with 77 scored questions, you need about 52 correct for a 160. That means you can miss about 25. The exact number changes a little from test to test.
A score of 160 or above places you in roughly the top 29% of all test-takers and is generally considered strong. A score of 165+ (top 15%) is excellent, and 170+ (top 5.5%) is exceptional and in range at many T14 schools.
A 160 LSAT score corresponds to about the 71st percentile. You scored higher than about 71% of test takers.
Most T14 schools have median LSAT scores between 170 and 174. Yale, Harvard, and Chicago have medians of 174, Cornell is at 173, Georgetown is at 171, and Berkeley is at 170. See your odds at every school with the law school admissions calculator.
You can take the LSAT up to 5 times in the current reportable score period (since July 2021) and 7 times total over your lifetime. Absences and withdrawals do not count.
Yes. Starting August 2024, LSAC removed the Logic Games section. The current LSAT has two Logical Reasoning sections and one Reading Comprehension section — 77 scored questions. The 120–180 scale is unchanged.
If your score is below the 25th percentile of your target schools, a retake is worth considering. Average improvement on a retake is 2–4 points, but structured prep over 3–6 months can yield 8–12 point improvements.
No score guarantees admission. A 180 makes you competitive everywhere, including Yale and Stanford, but schools also weigh GPA, letters, and personal statements. A weak application can still be denied even with a perfect score.
LSAC counts your raw score (questions answered correctly) and converts it to the 120–180 scaled score using a conversion table that adjusts slightly for each test’s difficulty. See our raw-to-scaled conversion guide for the full breakdown.
Yes. Score your official practice tests (PrepTests) using the same raw-to-scaled conversion LSAC uses on test day. Try our LSAT score predictor or diagnostic score calculator to forecast your range.
The percentiles are LSAC’s published numbers, so they are exact. The raw to scaled conversion is a typical estimate, so your real score on a given test can differ by a point or so. For a specific PrepTest, use the raw score calculator.
The LSAT is out of 180. Scores run from 120 to 180, and the average is about 152. See the LSAT score range guide.
Count your correct answers in the two Logical Reasoning sections and the Reading Comprehension section. That total, out of 77, is your raw score. Then find it on the conversion chart for that test to get your scaled score.
A 170 is about the 94.5th percentile. Only about 5.5% of test takers score 170 or higher.
Yes. Switch to the Pre-2024 tab and add your Logic Games score. Older tests have about 101 scored questions, but the score scale is the same 120 to 180.
It uses each school’s real 2025 LSAT and GPA ranges, so it gives a good picture of where you stand. It is still an estimate. Essays, work experience and timing also affect admission.
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