AP Physics C: Mechanics Score Calculator 2025
Enter your multiple‑choice and free‑response points to predict your overall AP Physics C: Mechanics score (1‑5) using the most recent College Board curve.
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Input your raw section scores. The tool applies the 2024 score boundaries with a ±1‑pt buffer for 2025.
AP® Physics C: Mechanics Calculator
Adjust the sliders below to calculate your potential AP® score
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90
Section I: Multiple-Choice
0/35
Section II: Free Response Questions
Kinematics & Dynamics
0/15
Energy & Momentum
0/15
Rotational Motion & Oscillations
0/15
Your AP® Score
1
Keep studying mechanics principles!
MCQ Score
0
FRQ Score
0
Total Score
0/90
Score Thresholds:
1 (0-22) • 2 (23-31) • 3 (32-38) • 4 (39-49) • 5 (50+)
Try Physics C: Mechanics Practice Tests1 (0-22) • 2 (23-31) • 3 (32-38) • 4 (39-49) • 5 (50+)
Disclaimer: Estimates only—final scores depend on College Board scaling.
How we convert raw points to scaled scores
- Multiple‑choice: 35 questions ➜ 50 % of composite.
- Free‑response: 3 questions (1 lab, 1 QQT, 1 paragraph argument) ➜ 50 %.
- Composite scaled to 90 points (MCQ 45, FRQ 45). We average the last three curves to map composite → 5‑point scale.
2025 raw‑score → scaled‑score chart (estimate)
| Composite (0‑90) | Predicted AP Score |
|---|---|
| 50 – 90 | 5 |
| 39 – 49 | 4 |
| 32 – 38 | 3 |
| 23 – 31 | 2 |
| 0 – 22 | 1 |
Cut‑offs derived from College Board score distributions (2022‑2024); annual shifts are usually within ±2 points.
Study tips to lock in a 5
- Derive every kinematics equation from first principles—understand, don’t just memorise.
- Draw free‑body diagrams for all dynamics and rotation problems; label axes & forces.
- Practise energy bar charts and apply conservation of mechanical energy before using work‑energy theorem.
- For rotational motion FRQs, relate torque, moment of inertia and angular acceleration: τ = Iα.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is guessing penalised on the MCQ?
No. There’s no wrong‑answer penalty—answer every question.
Do I need to memorise constants?
A constants sheet is provided, but know g ≈ 9.8 m s⁻² and typical Earth values for quick checks.
How accurate is this calculator?
Within ±1 score point for most students, based on recent curves.
