AP Physics 1 Score Calculator
Ap physics 1 score calculator works out AP score (1-5) and Composite score from Score on each part, Percentage needed for a 5 and Percentage needed for a 4. The default figures on this page give weighted percentage of the maximum of 65.833 %; change any entry and the result, the working and the sources update together.
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Updates as you typeHow this is worked out
4 steps
- Section I: Multiple Choice: 28 / 42 x 50% = 33.3333%
- Section II: Free Response (10 + 12 + 10 + 8 = 40 points): 26 / 40 x 50% = 32.5%
- Weighted percentage of the maximum = 65.8333%.
- No cut points available, so no 1-5 is produced.
Per-part workingtable
| part | score | max | percentOfPart | weightPercent | contribution |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Section I: Multiple Choice | 28 | 42 | 66.6667 | 50 | 33.3333 |
| Section II: Free Response (10 + 12 + 10 + 8 = 40 points) | 26 | 40 | 65 | 50 | 32.5 |
Figures from AP exam scoring profiles, checked 31 August 2026. Its 4 worked examples are re-run on every release, last on 15 September 2026. What changed · how reference data is kept current
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What the ap physics 1 score calculator calculates
Turns AP Exam section scores into a composite and a 1-5 score, either exactly from an official released-exam scoring worksheet or as a weighted percentage of the current exam format.
How to use this ap physics 1 score calculator
Enter Score on each part, Percentage needed for a 5, Percentage needed for a 4 and Percentage needed for a 3. AP score (1-5) updates as you type. Change one figure at a time to see what drives the result.
How the result is worked out
Open “How this is worked out” beside the result for the step-by-step calculation behind AP score (1-5), Composite score and Composite before rounding.
The method follows College Board - AP Chemistry 2008 Released Exam, revised Table 4.2 Scoring Worksheet and AP Score Conversion Chart, College Board - AP English Language and Composition 2007 Released Exam, revised Table 4.2 Scoring Worksheet and AP Score Conversion Chart, College Board - AP Human Geography 2006 Released Exam, revised Table 4.2 Scoring Worksheet and AP Score Conversion Chart, College Board - AP United States History 2001 Released Exam, revised Table 4.2 Scoring Worksheet and AP Score Conversion Chart and College Board AP Central - AP Calculus AB Exam format (42 multiple choice = 50%, 6 free response = 50%).
What you can compare
Change one input at a time to see how it affects AP score (1-5), Composite score and Composite before rounding. The inputs you can vary are Score on each part, Percentage needed for a 5, Percentage needed for a 4, Percentage needed for a 3 and Percentage needed for a 2.
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Frequently asked questions
What percent is a 5 on AP Physics 1?
Turns AP Exam section scores into a composite and a 1-5 score, either exactly from an official released-exam scoring worksheet or as a weighted percentage of the current exam format. On this page it is computed from Score on each part, Percentage needed for a 5 and Percentage needed for a 4 and shown as AP score (1-5), Composite score and Composite before rounding.
Is a 70% a 5 on the AP exam?
Turns AP Exam section scores into a composite and a 1-5 score, either exactly from an official released-exam scoring worksheet or as a weighted percentage of the current exam format. Put your own figures in above and the working updates beside the result. For scale, the default figures on this page give 65.833 %.
What calculator is allowed on the AP Physics 1 exam?
It needs Score on each part, Percentage needed for a 5, Percentage needed for a 4, Percentage needed for a 3 and Percentage needed for a 2. Nothing else is required, and the figures stay in your browser.
How can I calculate my AP Physics 1 score?
Turns AP Exam section scores into a composite and a 1-5 score, either exactly from an official released-exam scoring worksheet or as a weighted percentage of the current exam format. Open “How this is worked out” beside the result to see each step for your own figures.
What information do I need for the ap physics 1 score calculator?
You need Score on each part, Percentage needed for a 5, Percentage needed for a 4, Percentage needed for a 3 and Percentage needed for a 2. The page opens with default figures that give weighted percentage of the maximum of 65.833 %, so you can see the scale before entering your own.
What does this ap physics 1 score calculator show?
It shows AP score (1-5), Composite score, Composite before rounding, Maximum composite, Weighted percentage of the maximum, Per-part working, Cut points applied and Conversion chart, with the working and any warnings for your entries.