Adjust the sliders below to calculate your potential AP® score
The AP® Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism (E & M) Score Calculator is a powerful tool designed for students who want to predict their final AP score (1–5) based on raw performance in both the Multiple Choice (MCQ) and Free Response (FRQ) sections.
With its reliance on College Board scoring rubrics and historical curve data, this tool is perfect for exam prep, practice analysis, and goal tracking for the 2025 AP exam season.
AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism (E & M) is a calculus-based, college-level course that focuses on:
Electrostatics
Conductors, capacitors, and dielectrics
Electric circuits
Magnetic fields
Electromagnetism
It’s commonly taken after AP Physics C: Mechanics and is intended for students pursuing science or engineering.
Section | Type | Questions | Time | Weight |
---|---|---|---|---|
I | Multiple Choice (MCQ) | 35 | 45 minutes | 50% |
II | Free Response (FRQ) | 3 | 45 minutes | 50% |
This calculator uses your raw scores from the MCQ and FRQ sections to generate a composite score out of 100, which is then mapped to the AP score scale (1–5).
Section | Raw Score Range | Weight (%) | Calculation Formula |
---|---|---|---|
MCQ | 0–35 | 50% | (Correct ÷ 35) × 50 |
FRQ | 0–45 | 50% | (Earned ÷ 45) × 50 |
Each FRQ is scored out of 15 points, totaling 45 points.
Composite Score | Predicted AP Score |
---|---|
80–100 | 5 |
65–79 | 4 |
50–64 | 3 |
35–49 | 2 |
Below 35 | 1 |
📌 These estimates are based on College Board data and may vary year to year.
Input Your MCQ Score
Count your correct answers (out of 35) and enter that number.
Input Your FRQ Score
Score each free response based on the College Board rubric (up to 15 points each). Enter the total (max 45).
Get Your Results
The calculator will output your composite score and your estimated AP score (1–5).
Show full work for all calculations, including vector directions, units, and correct calculus applications.
Clearly label diagrams, field lines, or circuits when applicable.
For qualitative reasoning, apply laws of electromagnetism and use correct terminology.
Practice deriving and integrating where needed (especially for Gauss’s Law and Ampère’s Law).
📊 Track progress across practice tests
🧠 Understand strengths and weaknesses (MCQ vs. FRQ)
🎯 Set realistic score goals based on performance
⏱️ Simulate exam scoring under timed conditions
The AP® Physics C: E & M Score Calculator gives students a smart, fast, and reliable way to estimate their AP score before test day. Whether you’re preparing with mock tests or checking your self-scored FRQs, this tool lets you study with clarity and precision.
Understanding your projected AP score helps you maximize your efforts, target weaknesses, and confidently prepare for one of the most rigorous physics exams.