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AP Physics C Score Calculator

AP Physics C Score Calculator
⚡ AP Physics C
College Board · 2024

Score Calculator

Calculate your predicted AP score for Mechanics and E&M separately

AP Physics C: Mechanics is a separate exam scored independently from E&M.
01
Multiple Choice
35 questions · 45 minutes · Calculator allowed
35 pts
/ 35
02
FRQ 1
Free Response · Max 15 pts
15 pts
/ 15
03
FRQ 2
Free Response · Max 15 pts
15 pts
/ 15
04
FRQ 3
Free Response · Max 15 pts
15 pts
/ 15
Composite Score 0 out of 80
Predicted AP Score 1 No Recommendation
Score Breakdown
Multiple Choice (35 pts)
0 / 35
Free Response (45 pts)
0 / 45
Mechanics Score Scale
10–28
229–39
340–54
455–66
567–80

⚠️ Score thresholds are estimated. Actual cutoffs may vary each year.

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📖 About This Calculator

AP Physics C Score Calculator is a free online tool built for students taking AP Physics C — one of the most challenging and prestigious AP exams offered by the College Board. Unlike most AP exams, AP Physics C is divided into two completely separate exams — Mechanics and Electricity & Magnetism — each with its own independent score. This calculator handles both exams in one place with dedicated tabs for each, allowing you to instantly predict your AP score (1–5) by entering your Multiple Choice and Free Response raw scores. Whether you are preparing with practice exams or reviewing your actual performance, this tool gives you a clear, detailed, and accurate picture of where you stand in both subjects.

🚀 How to Use

1 Step 1 — Select Your Exam Tab
2 At the top of the calculator, choose between the Mechanics tab and the Electricity & Magnetism tab depending on which exam you want to calculate. Both exams are scored completely independently.
3 Step 2 — Enter Multiple Choice Score
4 Input the number of questions you answered correctly out of 35. Both Mechanics and E&M have identical Multiple Choice sections worth 35 points each. A graphing calculator is allowed for this section.
5 Step 3 — Enter Free Response Scores
6 Each exam has three Free Response questions worth 15 points each, for a total of 45 FRQ points. Enter your earned points for FRQ 1, FRQ 2, and FRQ 3 individually.
7 Step 4 — Click Calculate Score
8 Once all scores are entered, click the Calculate button to instantly see your results for that exam.
9 Step 5 — View Your Results
10 The calculator displays your Composite Score out of 80 and your Predicted AP Score from 1 to 5, along with animated progress bars for Multiple Choice and Free Response sections, a Score Scale showing exactly which range your score falls into, and a qualification label:
11 Score 1–2 → No Recommendation
12 Score 3 → Qualified
13 Score 4 → Well Qualified
14 Score 5 → Extremely Well Qualified
15 Step 6 — Switch to the Other Exam
16 After calculating your Mechanics score, simply click the Electricity & Magnetism tab and repeat the same process to get your E&M predicted score.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

They are scored completely separately. AP Physics C is unique among College Board exams in that it consists of two entirely independent exams — Mechanics and Electricity & Magnetism — each producing its own AP score on the 1 to 5 scale. A student can take one or both exams on the same day, and colleges receive two distinct scores. This means you could earn a 5 in Mechanics and a 3 in E&M simultaneously, and each score is reported and considered independently for college credit purposes.
Each exam has a Maximum MCQ raw score of 35 points and a maximum FRQ raw score of 45 points — made up of three Free Response questions worth 15 points each — for a combined total of 80 raw points. Both sections are weighted equally at 50% each of your final composite score. The calculator takes your MCQ correct answers and your three individual FRQ scores, combines them into a composite out of 80, and maps that total to your predicted AP score on the 1 to 5 scale using typical College Board cutoff ranges.
AP Physics C is widely considered the most mathematically rigorous of all AP Physics exams because it requires a working knowledge of calculus — both differentiation and integration — applied directly to physics problems. However, because the exam attracts a self-selecting group of highly prepared students, College Board's score cutoffs for a 3, 4, or 5 are typically set at lower raw score thresholds than many other AP exams. This means you do not need to answer everything correctly to earn a strong score, and the Grade distribution tends to skew higher than most other AP subjects.