The Medical College Admission Test (MCAT®) is scored on a 472 to 528 scale. Each of the 4 sections produces a scaled score between 118 and 132, and those 4 scores add up to your total. Use the calculator below to convert your raw section scores instantly. This page also covers how that conversion works, what your scores mean, and how to use your practice test results to decide where to focus next.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total score range | 472 to 528 |
| Section score range | 118 to 132 (each of 4 sections) |
| Midpoint total score | 500 (~50th percentile) |
| Midpoint section score | 125 |
| Total scored questions | 230 across 4 sections |
| Questions - C/P, B/B, P/S | 59 each |
| Questions - CARS | 53 |
| Wrong answer penalty | None. Guess on every question you are unsure about |
| Average matriculant score | 511.8 (AAMC, 2024 to 2025 cycle, MD matriculants) |
| How total score is calculated | Sum of all 4 section scaled scores |
MCAT® Score Calculator
Each MCAT section scales independently, which means your raw correct-answer count in Chemical and Physical Foundations (C/P) converts differently than the same count in Critical Analysis and Reasoning Skills (CARS). CARS has 53 scored questions compared to 59 in the other 3 sections, and each section has its own conversion curve. Enter your correct-answer count for each section below to see how your scores stack up across all 4 sections and what they add up to as a total.
Estimate your scaled MCAT score by adjusting the raw scores (number of correct answers) for each section below.
What Your Score Means
Your total MCAT score is the sum of your 4 section scores. The table below shows where your score places you relative to everyone who sat the MCAT in the last 3 testing years.
| Total Scaled Score | Approximate Percentile |
|---|---|
| 528 | 100th |
| 524-527 | 99th+ |
| 520-523 | 98th-99th |
| 517-519 | 96th-97th |
| 514-516 | 93rd-95th |
| 511-513 | 88th-92nd |
| 508-510 | 79th-87th |
| 505-507 | 70th-79th |
| 502-504 | 58th-69th |
| 499-501 | 46th-57th |
| 496-498 | 34th-45th |
| 493-495 | 22nd-33rd |
| 490-492 | 13th-21st |
| 472-489 | Below 13th |
Percentile data reflects the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC®) percentile table in effect May 1, 2026 to April 30, 2027, based on 2023, 2024, and 2025 testing years (N = 305,494). The AAMC updates these tables annually on May 1.
For school-specific score benchmarks, median matriculant scores, and acceptance rates by score band, see the MCAT scores and percentiles guide.
MCAT Raw Score to Scaled Score Conversion Table - Section Wise
To see how your raw correct-answer count maps to a scaled score in each section, use the table below. Find your raw score in the relevant column to see the corresponding scaled score.
| C/P Raw | Scaled | CARS Raw | Scaled | B/B Raw | Scaled | P/S Raw | Scaled | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 59 | 132 | 53 | 132 | 59 | 132 | 59 | 132 | 528 |
| 55-58 | 131 | 50-52 | 131 | 55-58 | 131 | 55-58 | 131 | 524-527 |
| 51-54 | 130 | 47-49 | 130 | 51-54 | 130 | 51-54 | 130 | 520-523 |
| 47-50 | 129 | 44-46 | 129 | 47-50 | 129 | 47-50 | 129 | 517-519 |
| 43-46 | 128 | 40-43 | 128 | 43-46 | 128 | 43-46 | 128 | 514-516 |
| 39-42 | 127 | 36-39 | 127 | 39-42 | 127 | 39-42 | 127 | 511-513 |
| 35-38 | 126 | 32-35 | 126 | 35-38 | 126 | 35-38 | 126 | 508-510 |
| 31-34 | 125 | 28-31 | 125 | 31-34 | 125 | 31-34 | 125 | 505-507 |
| 27-30 | 124 | 24-27 | 124 | 27-30 | 124 | 27-30 | 124 | 502-504 |
| 23-26 | 123 | 20-23 | 123 | 23-26 | 123 | 23-26 | 123 | 499-501 |
| 19-22 | 122 | 16-19 | 122 | 19-22 | 122 | 19-22 | 122 | 496-498 |
| 15-18 | 121 | 12-15 | 121 | 15-18 | 121 | 15-18 | 121 | 493-495 |
| 11-14 | 120 | 8-11 | 120 | 11-14 | 120 | 11-14 | 120 | 490-492 |
| 7-10 | 119 | 4-7 | 119 | 7-10 | 119 | 7-10 | 119 | 487-489 |
| 0-6 | 118 | 0-3 | 118 | 0-6 | 118 | 0-6 | 118 | 472-486 |
These conversions are derived from the AAMC scoring framework and represent approximations. The AAMC applies equating adjustments between administrations, so actual conversions on a live exam may vary slightly. Third-party practice tests use estimated conversion tables that can differ from official AAMC scoring by 1 to 2 scaled points per section. For official AAMC practice exams (FL1 to FL4), use the scoring tables provided with each exam.
How MCAT Scoring Works: From Raw Score To Scaled Score
The MCAT does not report raw correct-answer counts to medical schools. The AAMC converts each section's raw score into a scaled score through a process called equating, and those 4 scaled scores add up to your total. Understanding how that conversion works tells you why a raw score of 45 in a section does not mean the same thing as 45 in another, and why practice test performance should always be evaluated on scaled scores, not raw counts.
1. Calculation of Raw Scores
Your raw score in each section is the number of questions you answered correctly. There is no penalty for incorrect answers. A wrong answer and a blank response count identically, which means leaving any question unanswered is never the right move. Answer every question, including ones you are uncertain about.
| Section | Questions | Max raw score | Scaled Score Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems (C/P) | 59 | 59 | 118-132 |
| Critical Analysis and Reasoning Skills (CARS) | 53 | 53 | 118-132 |
| Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems (B/B) | 59 | 59 | 118-132 |
| Psychological, Social, and Biological Foundations of Behavior (P/S) | 59 | 59 | 118-132 |
| TOTAL | 230 | 230 | 472-528 |
For section-by-section subject breakdowns, time limits, and question type details, see the MCAT sections page.
2. Equating - Converting Raw to Scaled
Raw scores are converted to scaled scores through equating. This process adjusts for small difficulty differences between test versions, so a scaled score of 127 on a test date represents the same level of performance as a 127 on any other. Scaled scores for each section range from 118 to 132. The conversion is not linear. The number of additional correct answers needed to move from 124 to 125 is not identical to what is needed to move from 128 to 129, which is why the conversion table above shows ranges rather than single values at each scaled score.
3. Total Score
Your total score is the sum of your 4 section scaled scores. No section is weighted more than another. Total scores range from 472 to 528.
Example: 126 (C/P) + 127 (CARS) + 128 (B/B) + 125 (P/S) = 506.
The AAMC uses the time after the exam to complete equating and scaling for your test form after each administration. For score release timing after an official exam, see the MCAT score release dates page.
How To Use An MCAT Score Calculator: Step-By-Step
The calculator is most useful when the raw scores feeding it reflect realistic exam conditions. Here is how to get accurate, actionable output.
Step 1 - Take a Full-Length Timed Practice Test
Complete a full-length practice test under timed conditions. No pausing, no mid-test answer checks, real breaks. This produces raw correct counts that reflect how you would actually perform on test day.
For the most accurate scaled-score prediction, use official AAMC practice materials. The AAMC Full Length Practice Exams include official conversion tables calibrated to actual score distributions. Third-party practice tests use estimated conversion tables, which can produce differences of 1 to 2 scaled points per section.
UWorld's MCAT practice tests are designed to mirror real exam conditions as closely as possible and provide scaled score estimates by section, making them a strong complement to official AAMC materials. For how to schedule full-length practice tests within your overall prep plan, see the MCAT study guide.
Step 2 - Count Correct Answers by Section
After the test, count correct answers in each section separately.
- C/P correct (out of 59)
- CARS correct (out of 53)
- B/B correct (out of 59)
- P/S correct (out of 59)
Enter these separately. The calculator works on section-level inputs because each section scales independently.
Step 3 - Read Your Output
The calculator returns 3 numbers:
- 4 section scaled scores (118 to 132 each)
- Total scaled score (472 to 528)
- Estimated percentile rank.
The section scores are the most actionable output. They tell you exactly which sections are your weakest and by how much.
Step 4 - Make a Section-Specific Study Decision
Your lowest section is always your highest-leverage improvement opportunity. Because all 4 sections contribute equally to your total, a targeted 3 to 4 point gain in your weakest section produces a more efficient score increase than general review across all sections.
One section warrants separate consideration: CARS. A weak CARS score does not respond to the same content-review strategies that work for C/P, B/B, or P/S. CARS tests reasoning and reading under time pressure, not memorizable content. Some programs, particularly research-intensive MD schools, also evaluate CARS independently rather than relying on total score alone. If CARS is your lowest section, your prep response should look different from how you would approach a content-heavy section deficit.
