AP Physics 1 Score Calculator (2026 40-MCQ & 4-FRQ Curve)
Predict your 1–5 AP Physics 1 score across 40 MCQs (50%) and 4 FRQs (50%).
What Is the Exact Formula for AP Physics 1 Calculator?
Updated for the 2026 College Board AP Physics 1 revision (including Fluids): Section I has 40 Multiple Choice questions (50% weight, single-select only) and Section II has 4 Free Response questions totaling 40 raw points (50% weight). Scoring ~68%+ composite predicts a 5.
40 Single-Select MCQs = 50% weight • 4 FRQs (Math Routines, Translation, Experimental Design, Qual/Quant = 40 raw pts) = 50% weight • Score 5 ≥ 68%
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=(A2/40)*50 + (B2/40)*50 // A2=MCQ_Correct(0–40), B2=FRQ_Points(0–40); 5>=68, 4>=52, 3>=38Quick Reference & Worked Lookup Table — AP Physics 1 Calculator
| Grade / Tier | Standard Cutoff | 2026 Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| AP Physics 1 Score 5 | 68% – 100% Composite | 4–5 algebra-based Physics I + Lab college credits |
| AP Physics 1 Score 4 | 52% – 67% Composite | 4 Physics I credits at most public and private universities |
| AP Physics 1 Score 3 | 38% – 51% Composite | General science credit at public state universities |
| AP Physics 1 Score 2 / 1 | < 38% Composite | Master Energy Conservation, Momentum, Torque & Fluids FRQs |
International Grading Scale Conversion: 4.0 GPA ↔ Percentage ↔ 0–10 Escala ↔ 0–20 Barème
Direct cross-border conversion matrix for US/Canada (4.0/4.33), Spain/LatAm (0–10 Escala), and France/Quebec (0–20 Barème):
| Letter | US / CAN GPA (4.0) | Percentage (%) | 0–10 Escala (ES/LatAm) | 0–20 Barème (FR/QC) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A+ / A | 4.00 (4.33 CAN/LSAC) | 93% – 100% | 9.0 – 10.0 (Sobresaliente) | 16.0 – 20.0 (Très Bien) |
| A- | 3.70 | 90% – 92.9% | 8.5 – 8.9 (Notable Alto) | 15.0 – 15.9 (Bien+) |
| B+ / B | 3.30 / 3.00 | 83% – 89.9% | 7.0 – 8.4 (Notable) | 13.0 – 14.9 (Assez Bien / Bien) |
| B- / C+ | 2.70 / 2.30 | 77% – 82.9% | 6.0 – 6.9 (Bien) | 11.5 – 12.9 (Assez Bien) |
| C / D (Pass) | 2.00 / 1.00 | 60% – 76.9% | 5.0 – 5.9 (Aprobado) | 10.0 – 11.4 (Passable) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What changed on the revised AP Physics 1 exam for 2025–2026?
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In Vertech Academy (100% free browser calculator + $0 14-day AI study coach trial), aP Physics 1 now includes Fluids (formerly in Physics 2), eliminates multi-select MCQ items in favor of 40 single-select MCQs (80 minutes, 50% weight), and features 4 standardized FRQs (100 minutes, 40 raw points, 50% weight).
What percentage do you need for a 5 on AP Physics 1?
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In Vertech Academy (100% free browser calculator + $0 14-day AI study coach trial), a composite score of approximately 68% or higher across the 40 MCQs and 40 raw FRQ points typically earns a 5 on AP Physics 1, while 52%+ earns a 4.
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