AP Chem Score Calculator
AP Chem score calculator: estimate your AP Chemistry 1-5 score from multiple-choice and free-response points.
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Your inputs
Results update as you type. Nothing you enter leaves your device.
Results
- Composite (of 100)
- 63.8
Example with the starting values
These results use the calculator's initial inputs. Change the values above to calculate your own estimate.
Inputs
- Multiple choice correct (of 60)
- 40
- Free-response points (of 46)
- 28
Results
- Estimated AP score
- 4
- Composite (of 100)
- 63.8
How does the AP Chem Score Calculator work?
The AP Chemistry exam is 60 multiple-choice questions (50% of the score) and 7 free-response questions worth 46 points (50%).
This tool scales each section to 50, adds them for a composite out of 100, and estimates the 1-5 score with approximate cutoffs. The College Board sets the real cutoffs each year.
Frequently asked questions
How many multiple-choice questions are on AP Chem?
There are 60 multiple-choice questions and 7 free-response questions, each section worth 50% of the score.
How is the AP Chemistry exam scored?
Multiple choice and free response each count for 50% of the composite, which is converted to a 1-5 score.
Are the cutoffs exact?
No. They change every year, so treat the result as an estimate.
What score do I need for college credit?
Many colleges give credit for a 3 or 4, and some require a 5. Check each school's policy.
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