Test Grade Calculator

The quickest grading question there is: how many did you get right, out of how many? Enter both numbers for the percentage, the letter grade on the standard scale, and the count you missed.

Results

Formula

Grade percentages are a simple ratio:
Percent = Correct ÷ Total × 100
Letters follow the scale: A ≥ 90, B ≥ 80, C ≥ 70, D ≥ 65 on the common US ladder.

How to use this calculator

  1. Enter how many questions were answered correctly.
  2. Enter the total number of questions.
  3. Press Calculate for the percentage and letter grade.
Test Grade Calculator — how the calculation works, illustrated
Test Grade Calculator — how the calculation works, illustrated

Worked example

42 correct out of 50 questions.

  1. 42 ÷ 50 = 0.84.
  2. × 100 = 84%.

Result: 84% — a B on the standard scale, with 8 questions missed.

Frequently asked questions

What if questions are worth different points?

Then count points, not questions: enter points earned as “correct” and total points as “total.” The percentage math is identical.

Is 90% always an A?

On the common 10-point scale, yes. Some schools use 93% for an A or apply plus/minus bands — the calculator’s letters follow the widely used 90/80/70/65 scale and say so.

How many can I miss and still get an A?

For a 90% threshold, you can miss 10% of the questions: 5 on a 50-question test, 10 on a 100-question test.

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