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Can you use a calculator on the ASVAB?

No. All math is done by hand.

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  1. Yes, a basic four function one
  2. Only on Arithmetic Reasoning
  3. No, calculators are not allowed ✔

Why: No calculators on the ASVAB. It is a job test, and many military jobs need you to do quick math by hand, so bring your pencil skills.

Huh, didn't know that: The site says if calculators were allowed, scores would be adjusted, so nobody would qualify any easier.

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Answer: No, calculators are not allowed. No calculators on the ASVAB. It is a job test, and many military jobs need you to do quick math by hand, so bring your pencil skills.

  1. What to Expect When You Take the ASVAB (officialasvab.com) www.officialasvab.com/applicants/what-to-expect
    You cannot use a calculator when taking the ASVAB.
    Checked 2026-10-12.

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