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Key Facts: AFQT Exam
1–99
Percentile Score Range
DoD ASVAB Program
31
Army/Marines Minimum
Branch policy
36
Air Force Minimum
Branch policy
40
Coast Guard Minimum
Branch policy
1997
Norming Sample Year
Profile of American Youth
4
AFQT Subtests
AR, WK, PC, MK
The AFQT is a percentile score (1–99) computed from four ASVAB subtests: Arithmetic Reasoning, Word Knowledge, Paragraph Comprehension, and Mathematics Knowledge. The formula is 2×VE + AR + MK, where VE is a Verbal Expression composite of WK and PC. Scores are normed against the 1997 Profile of American Youth (18–23-year-olds). Branch minimums are Army/Marines 31, Air Force/Space Force 36, Coast Guard 40, Navy 31–35. The AFQT itself is free — it is delivered as part of the ASVAB at MEPS or MET sites.
Sample AFQT Practice Questions
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1A recruiter drives 240 miles in 4 hours. At the same average speed, how long will it take to drive 420 miles?
2A jacket originally priced at $80 is on sale for 25% off. What is the sale price?
3If 6 soldiers can dig a trench in 8 hours, how long would 4 soldiers (working at the same rate) take?
4A platoon has 24 soldiers. The ratio of riflemen to medics is 5:1. How many riflemen are there?
5A car travels at 50 mph for 2 hours, then at 70 mph for 3 hours. What is the total distance traveled?
6A solution is 30% salt by volume. How much salt is in 250 mL of solution?
7Pipe A fills a tank in 4 hours; pipe B fills the same tank in 6 hours. Together, how long does filling take?
8A test has 80 questions. A candidate answered 68 correctly. What percent did they get correct?
9If 3 pencils cost $1.20, how much do 11 pencils cost at the same rate?
10A rectangle's length is 3 times its width. The perimeter is 64 inches. What is the width?
About the AFQT Exam
The Armed Forces Qualification Test (AFQT) is a percentile score (1–99) derived from four ASVAB subtests — Arithmetic Reasoning (AR), Word Knowledge (WK), Paragraph Comprehension (PC), and Mathematics Knowledge (MK). It determines basic enlistment eligibility into the U.S. military.
Exam sponsor: U.S. Department of Defense (ASVAB Program). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Questions
59 questions
Time Limit
Approx. 100 minutes (CAT-ASVAB)
Passing Score
Branch-dependent (Army/Marines 31; Air Force 36; Coast Guard 40)
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Arithmetic Reasoning (AR)
Word problems involving ratios, percents, time/distance/rate, work, mixture, and basic algebra applications
Word Knowledge (WK)
Synonyms and vocabulary in context — military and everyday English
Paragraph Comprehension (PC)
Short passages — main idea, detail, vocabulary in context, and inference
Mathematics Knowledge (MK)
Algebra (linear/quadratic), geometry (area/volume/Pythagorean), basic trig, exponents/radicals, factoring, slope-intercept
Preparing for the AFQT Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: Branch-dependent (Army/Marines 31; Air Force 36; Coast Guard 40)
- Exam length: 59 questions
- Time limit: Approx. 100 minutes (CAT-ASVAB)
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AFQT: Suggested Study Strategy
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the AFQT and how is it different from the ASVAB?
The AFQT is a percentile score (1–99) derived from only four of the nine ASVAB subtests: Arithmetic Reasoning, Word Knowledge, Paragraph Comprehension, and Mathematics Knowledge. The full ASVAB measures all nine subtests and is used to qualify candidates for specific military jobs (MOS/AFSC), while the AFQT determines basic eligibility to enlist.
What AFQT score do I need to enlist?
Branch minimums vary: Army and Marine Corps require approximately 31, Air Force and Space Force require 36, the Coast Guard requires 40, and the Navy requires 31–35. Higher scores expand the range of jobs you qualify for and may unlock enlistment bonuses.
How is the AFQT score calculated?
The AFQT formula is 2 × VE + AR + MK, where VE (Verbal Expression) is a composite of Word Knowledge and Paragraph Comprehension. The raw composite is converted to a percentile from 1 to 99 based on the 1997 Profile of American Youth norming sample of 18–23-year-olds.
What does an AFQT percentile actually mean?
An AFQT score of 65 means you scored as well as or better than 65% of the 1997 reference sample of 18–23-year-old Americans. The percentile is not a percent-correct score — it is a relative ranking against a fixed historical norming sample.
How long is the AFQT portion of the ASVAB?
On the computer-adaptive CAT-ASVAB, the four AFQT subtests take approximately 100 minutes combined. The paper-and-pencil version is longer — about 134 minutes for the AFQT subtests — because all examinees answer the same fixed set of questions.