Adjust the sliders below to calculate your potential AP® score
The AP® Chemistry Score Calculator is an essential digital tool for students preparing for the 2025 AP Chemistry exam. By inputting your Multiple Choice (MCQ) and Free Response (FRQ) raw scores, this calculator helps you estimate your final AP score (1–5). Designed with College Board rubrics and past exam trends, this tool enables you to predict your score, assess performance, and track improvement.
The AP Chemistry exam evaluates your grasp of chemical concepts, calculations, scientific reasoning, and laboratory practices across topics like:
Atomic structure and properties
Chemical bonding and molecular structure
Intermolecular forces and properties
Chemical reactions and kinetics
Thermodynamics and equilibrium
Section | Type | Questions | Time | Weight |
---|---|---|---|---|
I | Multiple Choice (MCQ) | 60 questions | 90 minutes | 50% |
II | Free Response (FRQ) | 7 questions | 105 minutes | 50% |
FRQ Breakdown:
3 Long-answer questions (10 points each)
4 Short-answer questions (4 points each)
Total possible raw FRQ points: 46
The calculator simulates how raw exam section scores are weighted, combined, and converted into the AP 1–5 scale based on prior years’ scoring distributions and exam standards.
Section | Raw Score Range | Weight (%) | Calculation Formula |
---|---|---|---|
MCQ | 0–60 | 50% | (MCQ ÷ 60) × 50 |
FRQ | 0–46 | 50% | (FRQ ÷ 46) × 50 |
This gives a composite score out of 100, which is mapped to the AP scale:
Composite Score | Predicted AP Score |
---|---|
85–100 | 5 |
70–84 | 4 |
55–69 | 3 |
40–54 | 2 |
Below 40 | 1 |
💡 These cutoffs may vary depending on the difficulty of the exam each year.
Enter Your MCQ Score
Input the number of questions you answered correctly out of 60.
Enter Your FRQ Score
Combine points earned from all 7 FRQs (max = 46).
Get Your Predicted AP Score
The calculator will compute your composite and show the corresponding AP score (1–5).
Long FRQs (3 total):
Score out of 10 each
Include detailed justifications, correct units, and proper chemical notation
Short FRQs (4 total):
Score out of 4 each
Be concise, clear, and always support answers with data or chemical principles
Use the College Board FRQ rubrics to self-score as accurately as possible.
Track your exam readiness with each practice test
Visualize score improvements throughout your study journey
Target your weak areas based on section breakdown
Reduce exam anxiety by knowing what to expect
The AP® Chemistry Score Calculator is more than just a prediction tool—it’s a diagnostic companion for serious students. Use it after every full-length practice test to check your progress, refine your test-taking strategy, and build confidence.
Whether you’re aiming for a 3 to earn credit or a 5 to ace college admissions, this tool helps you plan, practice, and perform with precision.