How the LSAT Score Calculator works
The LSAT reports a scaled score from 120 to 180, converted from your raw number of correct answers (there is no penalty for wrong answers). Each test form has its own official conversion chart; this calculator interpolates a typical modern chart across anchor points like 38 correct near 150, 51 near 160, and 64 near 170.
Raw correct → scaled 120-180 via the form-specific conversion, approximated here
Percentiles concentrate hard at the top: the jump from 160 to 165 moves you from roughly the 80th to the 90th percentile, and 170+ sits around the 97th. Because forms vary by a question or two at each score, treat results within one point as equivalent.
Frequently asked questions
How many questions can I miss for a 170?
Roughly 11 on a typical 75-question form: about 64 correct has landed near 170 on recent conversions. Some forms are a question more forgiving, some a question less.
Is there a guessing penalty on the LSAT?
No. Only correct answers count, so never leave a bubble blank. Random guesses on questions you cannot reach are free expected points.
What is a good LSAT score?
The median is about 152. Scores of 160+ (top 20%) open most schools, 165+ (top 10%) is competitive at strong programs, and 170+ (top 3%) is in range for the most selective schools alongside a strong GPA.
Why is this an estimate?
LSAC equates each form separately, so the same raw score can map to slightly different scaled scores on different test dates. The calculator uses a typical modern conversion; your official chart is released with your score.