Cambridge B1 Preliminary (PET) Calculator
Calculate the score for B1 Preliminary (PET) easily with this Cambridge PET Calculator. It has never been easier to find out your PET Score!
Luis Porras Wadley
Posted on 26/04/20
Last updated on 20/01/26
Here’s a calculator for Cambridge B1 Preliminary (PET), created by KSE Academy®.
B1 Preliminary Score Converter
Instructions to use the B1 Calculator
- Select the parts of the B1 Preliminary (PET) exam that you want to calculate your score for: Reading, Writing, Listening y/o Speaking.
- Input the number of correct items for each exercise.
- Check your score at the end of each part.
- Check your overall score. If you select and fill in the items for more than one skill, you will receive a global average at the end. This average score only takes into account the skills you have selected.
- Export your results if you want to have an offline copy. Click on «Export Results Report (PDF)», enter your name, and click «Generate PDF». Don’t worry, none of your data is saved anywhere. Your browser generates the HTML on your device, and you have the option to print it or save it as a PDF.
How do you calculate the score for B1 Preliminary (PET)
In short, the B1 Preliminary score is calculated as follows:
- Add up the points of the correct items from each section separately.
- Convert those points into the Cambridge Scale Score.
- Work out the average of those 4 scores.
- Check which band you fall into (Fail, Grade C, Grade B or Grade A).
If you’re interested in finding out more, you can read this article: How to calculate your score for Cambridge Exams
Minimum score to pass the B1 Preliminary (PET)
The minimum score to pass Cambridge B1 Preliminary (PET) is 140 points (70%).
| PUNTUACIÓN | GRADE | NIVEL MCERL |
|---|---|---|
| 120 - 139 | Level A2 (Fail) | A2 |
| 140 - 152 | Grade C | B1 |
| 153 - 159 | Grade B | B1 |
| 160 - 170 | Grade A | B2 |
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