Short answer
110 questions in a 6-hour appointment, with about 5 hours 20 minutes of actual exam time.
FE Exam Format, Calculator and Reference Handbook
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Questions | 110, including multiple-choice and alternative item types |
| Time | 6-hour appointment; about 5 hours 20 minutes of exam time with a scheduled break |
| Reference | Searchable NCEES FE Reference Handbook on screen |
| Calculator | NCEES-approved models only (Casio fx-115/fx-991, HP 33s/35s, TI-30X/TI-36X), or the on-screen TI-30XS |
| Scoring | Pass/fail |
Pro tip
Practice with the exact PDF version of the FE Reference Handbook you’ll get on exam day. Knowing where formulas are is one of the biggest time savers.
USA FE Exam: Quick Facts
- Administered by
- NCEES (Pearson VUE test centers)
- Questions
- 110
- Appointment
- 6 hours (≈5h20m exam + tutorial and break)
- Fee
- $225 to NCEES (plus any state fees)
- Reference
- Electronic NCEES FE Reference Handbook
- Result
- Pass/fail, usually within 7–10 days
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