AP Physics 1: Algebra-Based Score Calculator 2026
Estimate your 2026 AP Physics 1: Algebra-Based score with PrepGo’s free calculator. Easily convert your raw points from MCQ, SAQ, DBQ, LEQ into a predicted AP exam score (1-5).
Get Your Estimated AP Physics 1: Algebra-Based Scores
Predict your AP Physics 1: Algebra-Based exam performance by adjusting score sliders for available sections.
Section I: Multiple-Choice
40 Questions, 50% of Total Score, 80 Minutes
Multiple-Choice Questions
40 Questions, 50% of Total Score
Section II: Free-Response Questions
4 Free-Response Questions, 50% of Total Score, 100 Minutes
Long Free-Response Question 1 (LFQ 1)
Q1: Mathematical Routines, 10 Raw Points [Mapped to DBQ] [cite: 6706, 6572]
Long Free-Response Question 2 (LFQ 2)
Q2: Translation Between Representations, 10 Raw Points [Mapped to LEQ] [cite: 6707, 6572]
Short Free-Response Questions (SFRQs)
Q3-Q4: Experimental Design & Qualitative/Quantitative Translation, 20 Raw Points Total [Mapped to SAQ] [cite: 6708, 6709, 6572]
Your Estimated Score
Extremely well qualified. College-level mastery.
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How the AP Physics 1: Algebra-Based Exam Is Scored
Check out the breakdown of each section's weight and how your raw scores turn into a final AP Physics 1: Algebra-Based score (1–5) according to the College Board's official guidelines.
The AP Physics 1: Algebra-Based exam consists of Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs), Short-Answer Questions (SAQs), Document-Based Question (DBQ), and Long Essay Question (LEQ).
Section I Part A includes 40 MCQs, contributing 50% to your total score.
Section II includes 2 SAQs, contributing 25% to your total score.
Section II includes 1 DBQ (13% of score) and 1 LEQ (13% of score, selected from 3 options).
Your raw scores from each section are weighted using official multipliers (MCQ: x1.251.251.251.25) and combined to create a composite score out of 80, which is then mapped to an AP score of 1–5.
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2026 Score Conversion Table – AP Physics 1: Algebra-Based
See how your estimated 2026 AP Physics 1: Algebra-Based score matches up with the AP scores 1–5 and what each score range indicates.
| AP Score | Composite Range (Estimated 2026) | Comment |
|---|---|---|
5 | 60–80 | Extremely well qualified. College-level mastery. |
4 | 50–59 | Well qualified. Strong performance, may get credit. |
3 | 40–49 | Qualified. Satisfactory performance, may get credit. |
2 | 30–39 | Possibly qualified. Below typical credit threshold. |
1 | 0–29 | No recommendation. Needs significant preparation. |
Example Score Scenarios– AP Physics 1: Algebra-Based
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AP Physics 1: Algebra-Based Score Calculator FAQs
Answers to common questions about AP Physics 1: Algebra-Based scoring accuracy, exam performance, and 2026 updates.
The exam consists of two sections: Section I (40 Multiple-Choice Questions, 50% weight) and Section II (4 Free-Response Questions, 50% weight). The total time is 3 hours.
