Can You Use A Calculator On The Asvab
Determine if calculator use is allowed on the ASVAB test based on test version and policy.
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How to use this tool?
How to use the ASVAB Calculator Policy Checker:
- Select your test version from the dropdown menu. Options include Paper-and-Pencil, CAT-ASVAB, Student ASVAB, or MET-site ASVAB.
- Click the "Check Policy" button to see the result.
- Read the result displayed in a colored alert box:
- Green = Calculator NOT allowed (paper, student, MET versions).
- Yellow = On-screen calculator provided (CAT-ASVAB only).
- Red = Calculator prohibited (student and MET versions).
- Check the details below the alert for the specific policy statement.
Note: No additional inputs are needed. The tool only requires selecting the test version. Results are based on official ASVAB policies.
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Frequently Asked Questions
No, personal calculators are not allowed on any version of the ASVAB. The CAT-ASVAB provides an on-screen calculator.
No, calculators are prohibited on the paper-and-pencil ASVAB. You must do all calculations manually.
Yes, the computerized CAT-ASVAB includes an on-screen calculator for the Arithmetic Reasoning and Mathematics Knowledge sections.
The Student ASVAB does not allow calculators. Students must rely on mental math and scratch paper.
