Your LSAT score is based on one number: how many questions you answered correctly. That’s your raw score. LSAC then converts it to a scaled score on the familiar 120-180 scale using a process called equating.
The conversion isn’t exactly the same for every test. LSAC uses a process called equating to adjust for slight differences in difficulty, so a 170 might require 67 correct answers on one test and 68 or 69 on another — typically a variance of about 3 questions across the historical archive. This is real but modest: it won’t meaningfully change how you prepare. Below, you’ll find a general conversion table for current-format practice tests, plus a step-by-step guide for calculating your score.
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LSAT Score Conversion Table
This table maps raw scores to approximate scaled scores and percentiles for the current LSAT format (3 scored sections, approximately 75-78 scored questions). Individual PrepTests may vary by 1-2 points in either direction.
| Raw Score | Scaled Score | Percentile | Raw Score | Scaled Score | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 76-78 | 180 | 99.9 | 47 | 155 | ~56 |
| 75 | 179 | 99.9 | 46 | 154 | ~53 |
| 74 | 178 | 99.9 | 45 | 153 | ~49 |
| 73 | 177 | 99.8 | 44 | 152 | ~46 |
| 72 | 176 | 99.6 | 43 | 151 | ~42 |
| 71 | 175 | ~99 | 41-42 | 150 | ~38 |
| 70 | 174 | ~99 | 40 | 149 | ~35 |
| 69 | 173 | ~98.5 | 39 | 148 | ~32 |
| 68 | 172 | ~98 | 38 | 147 | ~29 |
| 67 | 171 | ~97 | 37 | 146 | ~26 |
| 66-67 | 170 | ~95 | 36 | 145 | ~23 |
| 63-64 | 169 | 94.3 | 34-35 | 144 | ~21 |
| 62 | 168 | 92.9 | 33 | 143 | ~18 |
| 61 | 167 | 91.0 | 32 | 142 | ~16 |
| 59-60 | 166 | 88.8 | 31 | 141 | ~14 |
| 58 | 165 | 86.4 | 30 | 140 | ~12 |
| 56-57 | 164 | 83.5 | 27-29 | 137-139 | ~7-10 |
| 55 | 163 | 80.7 | 24-26 | 134-136 | ~4-6 |
| 53-54 | 162 | 77.5 | 21-23 | 131-133 | ~2-3 |
| 52 | 161 | 74.6 | 18-20 | 128-130 | ~1.5 |
| 50-51 | 160 | 72.8 | 15-17 | 125-127 | <1.5 |
| 49 | 159 | 69.0 | 0-14 | 120-124 | <1 |
| 48 | 158 | 66.0 |
Important: This is a general conversion table based on the current 3-section LSAT format. Each PrepTest has its own specific curve, though the variation is modest — typically 2-3 questions for any given scaled score. Use the conversion chart that came with your specific PrepTest for the most precise result.
Pro tip: There is no penalty for wrong answers on the LSAT. Always answer every question, even if you’re guessing. A blank answer and a wrong answer count the same — zero points — so you have nothing to lose.
How LSAT Score Conversion Works
LSAT scoring is a two-step process:
Step 1: Count your correct answers. Every question you get right earns one point. Every question you get wrong or leave blank earns zero. All questions are weighted equally — a hard question is worth the same as an easy one. The total number correct is your raw score.
Step 2: Convert raw to scaled. LSAC converts your raw score to a scaled score between 120 and 180 using a statistical process called equating. This adjusts for slight differences in difficulty between test forms, so a 165 on one LSAT represents the same ability level as a 165 on any other LSAT.
This is why you’ll see slightly different conversion tables for different PrepTests. The equating process ensures fairness — a harder test has a marginally more generous curve, and an easier test a marginally stricter one. In practice, the difference is small: typically 2-3 questions for any given target score across modern PrepTests.
The key takeaway: your score depends only on how many questions you get right. Not which questions, not which section, and not how confident you were. Just the total number correct.
The 2024 LSAT Format Change
In August 2024, LSAC removed the Logic Games (Analytical Reasoning) section from the LSAT and replaced it with a second Logical Reasoning section. The scoring scale (120-180) did not change, but the test structure did:
| Before August 2024 | August 2024 and after | |
|---|---|---|
| Scored sections | 2 LR + 1 RC + 1 Logic Games | 2 LR + 1 RC |
| Scored questions | ~100-103 | ~75-78 |
| Score scale | 120-180 | 120-180 |
For the vast majority of current students, this doesn’t require any action. LSAC’s official prep platform, LawHub, provides PrepTests 101 and above — all of which reflect the current 3-section format. The conversion table at the top of this page applies to these tests.
What about older PrepTests? PrepTests 1-80 were administered under the old format and include a Logic Games section. The LSAT prep community still uses these for Logical Reasoning and Reading Comprehension section practice — both of which remain on the current LSAT. But you cannot use an old PrepTest as a full simulated exam and apply a current-format conversion table to your score. The tests have roughly 100+ questions across four sections; the current format has ~77 across three. The scores aren’t comparable.
If you encounter an old PrepTest, use it for targeted LR and RC section practice. For full timed practice tests that reflect the actual LSAT, use PrepTests 101+ on LawHub.
Where to find PrepTest-specific conversion charts: For the 2024 LSAT update, LSAC reorganized sections of existing PrepTests into new PrepTests starting at 101. For example, the scored sections of PrepTest 101 are the same as what’s on PrepTest 24. LSAC released individual conversion charts for each of these new PrepTests. We’ve combined them all into a single resource: Score Conversion Charts for the LSAT (Updated 2024).
If you’re curious which specific sections make up a given new PrepTest, see our LSAT PrepTests Mapping Guide.
How to Calculate Your LSAT Score
Here’s how to convert your raw score to a scaled score after taking a practice test:
Step 1: Identify your PrepTest. Check the PrepTest number. This tells you which conversion table to use and whether it’s old format (1-80) or current format (101+).
Step 2: Identify the scored sections. The LSAT has one unscored “experimental” section that doesn’t count toward your score. On the current format, this will be an extra Logical Reasoning or Reading Comprehension section.
- On an official practice test, the scored sections are clearly marked.
- On the actual LSAT, you won’t know which section is experimental during the test — treat them all as scored.
Step 3: Count your correct answers. Go through each scored section and count the number of questions you answered correctly. Add them up across all scored sections. This total is your raw score.
For the current format, that means:
- Logical Reasoning 1: __ / ~25 correct
- Logical Reasoning 2: __ / ~25 correct
- Reading Comprehension: __ / ~27 correct
- Total raw score: __ / ~77
Step 4: Look up your scaled score. Find your raw score in the conversion table above (for a general estimate) or in the specific conversion chart for your PrepTest (for precision).
Step 5: Check your percentile. Your percentile tells you what percentage of test-takers scored lower than you. A 160 at the 73rd percentile means you scored higher than 73% of test-takers.
Pro tip: Magoosh’s LSAT practice tests with official LSAC-licensed questions handle the scoring and conversion automatically — you’ll see your estimated scaled score and percentile as soon as you finish.
How Many Questions Can You Miss?
This is one of the most practical ways to think about your target score. The table below shows approximately how many questions you can get wrong and still hit common score targets on the current LSAT format (~75-78 scored questions).
| Target Score | Percentile | Raw Score Needed | Questions You Can Miss |
|---|---|---|---|
| 180 | 99.9 | ~75-78 (all or nearly all) | 0-2 |
| 175 | ~99 | ~70 | ~5-8 |
| 170 | ~95 | ~67 | ~8-11 |
| 165 | ~86 | ~58 | ~17-20 |
| 160 | ~73 | ~53 | ~22-25 |
| 155 | ~56 | ~47 | ~28-31 |
| 150 | ~38 | ~42 | ~33-36 |
These are ranges, not exact numbers. The curve varies by PrepTest. On a harder test, you might be able to miss one or two more questions and still hit your target. On an easier test, the curve is tighter.
Two things stand out from this table:
- A 170 doesn’t mean perfection. You can miss 8-11 questions and still score in the 95th percentile. That’s roughly 3-4 wrong per section.
- Each point gets harder at the top. Going from 150 to 160 means getting about 10 more questions right. Going from 170 to 175 means getting about 5 more right — but those are the hardest questions on the test.
Since Logical Reasoning now makes up about two-thirds of the scored questions (two sections out of three), improving your LR accuracy has the biggest impact on your overall score. If you’re looking for the most efficient way to raise your score, that’s where to focus.
LSAT Score Percentiles
Your LSAT percentile rank tells you the percentage of test-takers who scored lower than you over the previous three testing years. Here are the key benchmarks:
| Score | Percentile | What It Means |
|---|---|---|
| 180 | 99.9 | Virtually the highest score possible |
| 175 | ~99 | Top 1% — competitive for any law school |
| 170 | ~95 | Top 5% — strong T14 candidate |
| 165 | ~86 | Top ~14% — competitive for top 25 schools |
| 160 | ~73 | Top ~27% — strong for top 50 schools |
| 155 | ~56 | Above average — competitive for many schools |
| 153 | ~49 | Approximately the median score |
| 150 | ~38 | Below average but competitive at many schools |
The average LSAT score is approximately 151-153, which falls near the 50th percentile. This is a useful baseline, but what counts as a “good” score depends entirely on where you want to go to law school.
Percentile ranks are updated annually by LSAC (typically mid-year), based on the prior three years of test-taker data.
For a deeper dive into what percentiles mean for admissions, see our complete guide to LSAT percentiles.
What Is a Good LSAT Score?
It depends on your target schools. Here’s a quick framework:
| Target Schools | Score Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| T14 (Yale, Harvard, Stanford, etc.) | 170+ | 95th+ |
| T25 (Vanderbilt, UCLA, USC, UT Austin) | 165+ | 86th+ |
| T50 (Fordham, BU, Emory, GW) | 160+ | 73rd+ |
| T100 | 155+ | 56th+ |
| Many accredited law schools | 150+ | 38th+ |
These are general targets. Every school weighs LSAT scores differently alongside GPA, personal statements, work experience, and other factors. Check the median LSAT score at your target schools — that’s the single most useful data point for setting your target.
For a detailed breakdown by school, see our guide to LSAT scores for the top 100 law schools.
For a comprehensive look at how LSAT scoring works, including score reports, score bands, and score cancellation policies, check out our LSAT scoring guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the LSAT scored out of?
The LSAT is scored on a scale of 120 to 180. This is your scaled score, which is what law schools see. Your raw score (total correct answers) is converted to this 120-180 scale using LSAC’s equating process.
What is the highest LSAT score?
The highest possible LSAT score is 180. Fewer than 0.1% of test-takers achieve a perfect score. For context, a 175+ puts you in the 99th percentile and makes you competitive at every law school in the country.
Is the LSAT curved?
Not in the traditional sense. LSAC uses a process called equating (not curving) to convert raw scores to scaled scores. Unlike a curve, your score doesn’t depend on how other people performed on the same test date. It’s based entirely on how many questions you got right, adjusted for the difficulty of that specific test form.
Did the 2024 LSAT changes affect scoring?
The scoring scale (120-180) did not change. Logic Games was removed and replaced with a second Logical Reasoning section. The conversion table above reflects the current format. See The 2024 LSAT Format Change for more detail on using older PrepTests.
How many times can I take the LSAT?
You can take the LSAT up to five times within the current and five prior testing years, and seven times total over a lifetime. There is no longer a limit on how many times you can take it in a single year — LSAC removed that restriction in 2023. All scores are reported to law schools, though many schools focus on your highest score.
When are LSAT scores released?
LSAT scores are typically released 18-21 days after your test date. If you signed up for Score Preview (available for an additional fee), you’ll see your score during that window and have six calendar days to decide whether to keep it — meaning it gets reported to law schools — or cancel it.
