AP exams typically last between 2 and 3 hours, with most exams closer to 3 hours in length
. The exact duration varies by subject:
- Many exams, such as AP Art History, Biology, Computer Science A, English Literature, and Spanish Language, last about 3 hours
- Some exams are longer, around 3 hours and 15 minutes, including AP Calculus AB and BC, Chemistry, English Language and Composition, European History, and US History
- Shorter exams, like Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism and Mechanics, last about 1 hour and 30 minutes
- Other exams fall between these ranges, for example, AP Macroeconomics is about 2 hours and 10 minutes, and AP Music Theory is around 2 hours and 40 minutes
Most AP exams have two sections: a multiple-choice section followed by a free- response section, with a break in between
. The free-response section is often longer, especially in humanities subjects
. In summary, AP exam lengths range roughly from 1 hour 30 minutes to 3 hours 15 minutes, depending on the subject
