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AP Physics 2: Algebra-Based Score Calculator
Enter your raw section estimates to predict your 1-5 score, or flip a section to "solve" and see exactly what you need for a 3, 4, or 5.
Reviewed by BoringToolsKit · September 1, 2026 · Formats per official course and exam descriptions; cutoffs are community estimates.
What composite do you need?
Quick answer (estimated, unofficial): roughly 72% composite for a 5, 56% for a 4, 42% for a 3, and 30% for a 2.
The AP Physics 2: Algebra-Based exam runs 3 hrs. Enter what you expect to earn in each section below; the weighted composite maps to the predicted score. The inverse solver tells you the points needed in any one section to hit your target.
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Predicted AP score
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Composite: - · Multiple choice: - · Free response: -
Cutoffs are community estimates from released scoring worksheets and public score distributions -- College Board does not publish official per-year cut scores, and the curve varies by year. This predictor is an unofficial planning tool, not affiliated with or endorsed by College Board.
How the AP Physics 2: Algebra-Based exam is structured
| Section | Format | Max points | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multiple choice correct | 40 questions, 80 minutes | 40 | 50% |
| Free-response points (5 questions, 50 pts) | 1 experimental design, 1 qualitative/quantitative translation, 3 short | 50 | 50% |
Score distributions cite College Board's published AP score distributions. Section formats and weights follow the official course and exam descriptions.
How everyone scored in 2025
| Score | 2025 distribution of test-takers |
|---|---|
| 5 | 10% |
| 4 | 18% |
| 3 | 27% |
| 2 | 25% |
| 1 | 20% |
Distributions from College Board's published AP score distributions. A 3 or higher is typically passing.
How the prediction works
Each section contributes (your points ÷ section max) × section weight × 100 to a percent composite. The first estimated cutoff the composite reaches is the predicted score. Example: multiple choice correct at 20 of 40 contributes about 25% composite on its own.
Cutoffs are community estimates from released scoring worksheets and public score distributions -- College Board does not publish official per-year cut scores, and the curve varies by year. This predictor is an unofficial planning tool, not affiliated with or endorsed by College Board.
AP Physics 2: Algebra-Based score questions, answered
What AP score do I need for college credit?
Most colleges award credit or placement for a 3, 4, or 5, with selective schools often requiring a 4 or 5. Check each college's AP credit policy; it varies widely by institution and subject.
How accurate is this Physics 2 score predictor?
It applies official section weights to your raw estimates and compares the composite against community-estimated cutoffs. It is a planning tool, not a guarantee: the real curve shifts every year, and free-response scoring depends on rubric readers.
What is a passing AP score?
A 3 is generally considered passing -- it signals qualification and earns credit or placement at many colleges. About 55% of AP Physics 2: Algebra-Based test-takers scored 3 or higher in 2025.
How is the AP Physics 2 exam structured?
The exam runs 3 hrs. Sections: Multiple choice correct (50%); Free-response points (5 questions, 50 pts) (50%). Weights shown in the format table above follow the official course and exam description.
Is this calculator affiliated with College Board?
No. BoringToolsKit is an independent, privacy-first tool. Inputs never leave your browser, and cutoffs are clearly labeled as estimates.