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AP Physics 2 Score Calculator
Last updated: June 17, 2026
The AP Physics 2 exam evaluates students' knowledge of advanced algebra-based physics, including thermodynamics, electrical force and circuits, magnetism, optics, and quantum/atomic/nuclear physics. An AP Physics 2 score calculator estimates a student's final grade on a scale of one to five. The tool aggregates raw scores from the forty multiple-choice questions and four free-response questions, applying the standard fifty-fifty section weighting. Students use this calculator to estimate exam outcomes and optimize study time.
Enter your multiple-choice score and points earned on the 4 free-response questions to estimate your AP Physics 2 exam score from 1 to 5.
Quick Answer
Estimate your AP Physics 2 score. Input your multiple-choice and free-response scores to predict your final 1–5 grade.
Section scores
Enter raw points per section. Max points and weights are editable if your scoring rubric differs.
Multiple choice (40 Qs)
e.g. e.g. 40
Mathematical Routines (FRQ 1 - 10 pts)
e.g. e.g. 10
Translation Between Representations (FRQ 2 - 12 pts)
e.g. e.g. 12
Experimental Design (FRQ 3 - 10 pts)
e.g. e.g. 10
Qualitative/Quantitative Translation (FRQ 4 - 8 pts)
e.g. e.g. 8
Estimated AP score (1 to 5)
4
Composite ≈ 63.8% · weights sum to 100%
Estimated score bands (composite %)
- Score 5≥ 72%
- Score 4≥ 57%
- Score 3≥ 42%
- Score 2≥ 27%
- Score 1< 27%
Bands are general estimates, not official cut scores.
Examples
Solid 4
MC 25/40 · FRQ1 6/10 · FRQ2 8/12 · FRQ3 6/10 · FRQ4 5/8 — Composite ≈ 62.9% · score 4
Strong 5
MC 30/40 · FRQ1 8/10 · FRQ2 9/12 · FRQ3 8/10 · FRQ4 6/8 — Composite ≈ 76.2% · score 5
Borderline 3
MC 18/40 · FRQ1 4/10 · FRQ2 5/12 · FRQ3 4/10 · FRQ4 3/8 — Composite ≈ 44.5% · score 3
How it works
The AP Physics 2 exam is divided into two sections. Section I consists of 40 multiple-choice questions (50% weight). Section II consists of 4 free-response questions (50% weight combined):
- FRQ 1 (Mathematical Routines): 10 points (12.5% of overall score)
- FRQ 2 (Translation Between Representations): 12 points (15% of overall score)
- FRQ 3 (Experimental Design): 10 points (12.5% of overall score)
- FRQ 4 (Qualitative/Quantitative Translation): 8 points (10% of overall score)
Your composite percentage determines your final 1 to 5 score using general curves modeled from official released parameters.
How to use the estimator
Input your correct answers for the multiple choice section and the estimated points for each of the four free-response questions. The calculator automatically calculates your composite score and estimated AP score. Because self-grading FRQs is inherently subjective, try checking a range of scores to see your score boundaries.
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Frequently asked questions
No. This is an estimate. Actual AP Physics 2 scores are determined by the College Board using yearly curves and cut scores published after grading. This calculator is not endorsed by the College Board.
Section I (multiple choice, 40 questions) counts for 50% of your composite score. Section II (free response, 4 questions) counts for 50%. The free-response questions have different point values totaling 40 points, so each question is weighted proportionally to its points in Section II.
Section II contains 4 questions: FRQ 1 (Mathematical Routines, 10 points), FRQ 2 (Translation Between Representations, 12 points), FRQ 3 (Experimental Design and Analysis, 10 points), and FRQ 4 (Qualitative/Quantitative Translation, 8 points).
AP Physics 2 is considered a rigorous, college-level physics course. The 5-rate is historically higher than AP Physics 1 (usually around 15%), but this is largely because it is taken by a more self-selected group of advanced students who have already completed AP Physics 1 or another introductory physics course.
Yes. A scientific or graphing calculator is allowed on both the multiple-choice and free-response sections of the exam.
A score of 3 is considered passing and will earn college credit at many universities. A 4 or 5 is a strong score that competitive colleges look for.
The exam is 3 hours total. Section I (multiple choice) has 40 questions in 80 minutes. Section II (free response) has 4 questions in 100 minutes.
AP exam scores are typically released in early July 2026. The rollout is progressive over several days based on geographic region.
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