Official ACT to SAT concordance

27 ACT to SAT conversion

Based on the official concordance tables, an ACT 27 converts to an SAT single score of 1280, with a concordance range of 1260-1290.

ACT 27 to SAT

Converted SAT score

1280
Concordance range
1260-1290
ACT composite
27
The range reflects typical variability between tests. Use the single score when you need a single number.
How to use this conversion

Single score for quick checks

Use 1280 when you need a single SAT number for planning or comparisons.

Range for realism

The 1260-1290 range shows the typical spread. It is helpful for setting realistic targets.

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Source and guidance

Official concordance

Source: ACT/College Board 2018 concordance table (ACT composite to SAT total).

Use for planning

Concordance tables are statistical comparisons, not exact predictions for individual results.