ACT Score Calculator
Raw scores to an estimated ACT composite.
Enter your values
Enter the english correct (of 75) you are working with.
Enter the math correct (of 60) you are working with.
Enter the reading correct (of 40) you are working with.
Enter the science correct (of 40) you are working with.
Results update instantly as you type — no submit needed. Your values are remembered on this device, and the shareable link reopens the calculator with exactly these numbers.
- Estimated composite
- 28
- English / Math
- 30 / 27
- Reading / Science
- 28 / 26
- Section average
- 27.8
Quick answer
The ACT composite is the average of the four scaled section scores, each 1–36.
Composite = average of four section scores
At a glance
| What it does | Raw scores to an estimated ACT composite. |
|---|---|
| Category | Education |
| Inputs needed | English correct (of 75), Math correct (of 60), Reading correct (of 40), Science correct (of 40) |
| Main output | Estimated composite |
| Formula | Composite = average of four section scores |
| Cost | Free — no sign-up, no download |
How to use the ACT Score Calculator
- 1Count correct answers per section.
- 2Enter each raw score.
- 3The composite rounds the four-section average.
Inputs explained
- English correct (of 75)
- Enter the english correct (of 75) you are working with.
- Math correct (of 60)
- Enter the math correct (of 60) you are working with.
- Reading correct (of 40)
- Enter the reading correct (of 40) you are working with.
- Science correct (of 40)
- Enter the science correct (of 40) you are working with.
Worked example
Using the values the calculator loads with:
Inputs
- English correct (of 75)62
- Math correct (of 60)45
- Reading correct (of 40)31
- Science correct (of 40)29
Results
- Estimated composite28
- English / Math30 / 27
- Reading / Science28 / 26
- Section average27.8
Frequently asked questions
What is a good ACT score?
24 is above average; 30+ is competitive for selective schools.
Does the essay count?
No, writing is reported separately and never affects the composite.
What do I need to enter into the ACT Score Calculator?
Just 4 values: english correct (of 75), math correct (of 60), reading correct (of 40), science correct (of 40). Every field starts with a realistic example, so you can change one number at a time and watch the result update instantly.
How does the ACT Score Calculator work out the answer?
The ACT composite is the average of the four scaled section scores, each 1–36. It applies the formula Composite = average of four section scores and shows the working so you can check each step by hand.
Is the ACT Score Calculator free, and do I need an account?
It is completely free with no sign-up, no download and no usage limit. Everything is calculated in your browser, so the numbers you type never leave your device.
Results are estimates for general information. For medical, legal, structural or financial decisions, confirm with a qualified professional.