AP Physics 1 Score Calculator — Predict Your Score

Drag each slider to how you expect to perform on that section of the AP Physics 1: Algebra-Based exam. The composite updates live using the real section weights.

Section weights from the official AP Physics 1: Algebra-Based exam structure — College Board AP Central, verified May 15, 2026.

Multiple Choice · 50% 40 questions · 80 min

60%

Short Free Response · 10% 2 questions · Part of 40 min

60%

Long Free Response · 40% 3 questions · Part of 40 min

60%

Predicted AP score
Weighted composite: 60%

5 ≥ 75%4 ≥ 60%3 ≥ 45%2 ≥ 30%1 < 30%

Estimates use commonly discussed historical cut ranges — College Board does not publish official scoring curves, and real cutoffs shift by subject and year. Treat this as a study signal, not a promise.

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