Quick answer: an LSAT scaled score is the official score from 120 to 180 that law schools see. It comes from your raw score, which is the number of questions you got right. On a typical test, a raw score of 52 out of 77 converts to about a 160. See what each band of the LSAT score range means.
Scaled Score vs Raw Score vs Percentile
| Term | What it is | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Raw score | Questions you got right | 52 of 77 |
| Scaled score | Your official 120 to 180 score | 160 |
| Percentile | Share of test takers below you | 71.1 |
Why the LSAT Uses a Scaled Score
LSAC converts raw scores so scores from different test dates can be compared. Without it, a slightly harder test would make scores look lower. See how the LSAT curve works.
Scaled Scores and Percentiles
| Scaled score | Percentile | Estimated raw score |
|---|---|---|
| 145 | 21.5 | 35 |
| 150 | 36.6 | 41 |
| 155 | 54 | 47 |
| 160 | 71.1 | 52 |
| 165 | 85.2 | 60 |
| 170 | 94.5 | 66 |
| 175 | 98.7 | 71 |
| 180 | 99.8 | 76 |
Convert yours with the raw score calculator, or see the full percentile chart.
Sources
Percentiles come from LSAC data for the 2023 to 2026 testing years. School numbers come from the 2025 ABA 509 disclosures, shown on each school’s page. Raw score numbers are our estimate for a typical test, built from published charts. They are not official, and each real test has its own chart. See LSAC on LSAT scoring.