16 out of 20 as a Grade: Chart for a 20-Question Test
Quick answer: 16 out of 20 is 80%, a B-. 18 out of 20 is 90%, an A-.
Each question on a 20-question test is worth 5%. You can miss up to 2 and keep an A- (90%).
Standard plus/minus scale. Last reviewed: October 2026.
Popular scores on a 20-question test
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ezgradercalc.com · 20-question grading chart · standard plus/minus scale
EZ Grader Chart: Every Score on a 20-Question Test
Find the number correct in the first column and read the percentage and letter grade in the same row. Use this easy grader chart for a whole stack of papers with the same number of questions.
| Score | Wrong | Percentage | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 out of 20 | 0 | 100% | A+ |
| 19 out of 20 | 1 | 95% | A |
| 18 out of 20 | 2 | 90% | A- |
| 17 out of 20 | 3 | 85% | B |
| 16 out of 20 | 4 | 80% | B- |
| 15 out of 20 | 5 | 75% | C |
| 14 out of 20 | 6 | 70% | C- |
| 13 out of 20 | 7 | 65% | D |
| 12 out of 20 | 8 | 60% | D- |
| 11 out of 20 | 9 | 55% | F |
| 10 out of 20 | 10 | 50% | F |
| 9 out of 20 | 11 | 45% | F |
| 8 out of 20 | 12 | 40% | F |
| 7 out of 20 | 13 | 35% | F |
| 6 out of 20 | 14 | 30% | F |
| 5 out of 20 | 15 | 25% | F |
| 4 out of 20 | 16 | 20% | F |
| 3 out of 20 | 17 | 15% | F |
| 2 out of 20 | 18 | 10% | F |
| 1 out of 20 | 19 | 5% | F |
| 0 out of 20 | 20 | 0% | F |
Show the half-point chart for 20 questions
| Score | Wrong | Percentage | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 out of 20 | 0 | 100% | A+ |
| 19.5 out of 20 | 0.5 | 97.5% | A+ |
| 19 out of 20 | 1 | 95% | A |
| 18.5 out of 20 | 1.5 | 92.5% | A- |
| 18 out of 20 | 2 | 90% | A- |
| 17.5 out of 20 | 2.5 | 87.5% | B+ |
| 17 out of 20 | 3 | 85% | B |
| 16.5 out of 20 | 3.5 | 82.5% | B- |
| 16 out of 20 | 4 | 80% | B- |
| 15.5 out of 20 | 4.5 | 77.5% | C+ |
| 15 out of 20 | 5 | 75% | C |
| 14.5 out of 20 | 5.5 | 72.5% | C- |
| 14 out of 20 | 6 | 70% | C- |
| 13.5 out of 20 | 6.5 | 67.5% | D+ |
| 13 out of 20 | 7 | 65% | D |
| 12.5 out of 20 | 7.5 | 62.5% | D- |
| 12 out of 20 | 8 | 60% | D- |
| 11.5 out of 20 | 8.5 | 57.5% | F |
| 11 out of 20 | 9 | 55% | F |
| 10.5 out of 20 | 9.5 | 52.5% | F |
| 10 out of 20 | 10 | 50% | F |
| 9.5 out of 20 | 10.5 | 47.5% | F |
| 9 out of 20 | 11 | 45% | F |
| 8.5 out of 20 | 11.5 | 42.5% | F |
| 8 out of 20 | 12 | 40% | F |
| 7.5 out of 20 | 12.5 | 37.5% | F |
| 7 out of 20 | 13 | 35% | F |
| 6.5 out of 20 | 13.5 | 32.5% | F |
| 6 out of 20 | 14 | 30% | F |
| 5.5 out of 20 | 14.5 | 27.5% | F |
| 5 out of 20 | 15 | 25% | F |
| 4.5 out of 20 | 15.5 | 22.5% | F |
| 4 out of 20 | 16 | 20% | F |
| 3.5 out of 20 | 16.5 | 17.5% | F |
| 3 out of 20 | 17 | 15% | F |
| 2.5 out of 20 | 17.5 | 12.5% | F |
| 2 out of 20 | 18 | 10% | F |
| 1.5 out of 20 | 18.5 | 7.5% | F |
| 1 out of 20 | 19 | 5% | F |
| 0.5 out of 20 | 19.5 | 2.5% | F |
| 0 out of 20 | 20 | 0% | F |
How many can you miss on a 20-question test?
The most wrong answers allowed for each grade. Each question is worth 5%.
| Grade | Minimum score | Correct needed | Most wrong allowed |
|---|---|---|---|
| A+ | 97% | 20 | 0 |
| A | 93% | 19 | 1 |
| A- | 90% | 18 | 2 |
| B+ | 87% | 18 | 2 |
| B | 83% | 17 | 3 |
| B- | 80% | 16 | 4 |
| C+ | 77% | 16 | 4 |
| C | 73% | 15 | 5 |
| C- | 70% | 14 | 6 |
| D+ | 67% | 14 | 6 |
| D | 63% | 13 | 7 |
| D- | 60% | 12 | 8 |
Your school may use different cutoffs. See the grading scale chart for the plus/minus, 10-point and 7-point scales.
Frequently asked questions about a 20-question test
What grade is 16 out of 20?
16 out of 20 is 80%, a B- on the standard plus/minus scale. 16/20 means 16 correct and 4 wrong. A school that uses a 10-point scale without plus or minus would call it a B.
What is 18/20 as a grade?
18 out of 20 is 90%, an A-, with 2 wrong, on the standard plus/minus scale.
What is 19/20 as a grade?
19 out of 20 is 95%, an A, with 1 wrong, on the standard plus/minus scale.
What is 14/20 as a grade?
14 out of 20 is 70%, a C-, with 6 wrong, on the standard plus/minus scale.
How many questions can I miss on a 20-question test and still get an A?
You can miss up to 2 and still earn an A- (90%), or up to 1 for an A (93%). For a B (83%) the limit is up to 3, for a C (73%) it is up to 5, and to stay at a passing D- (60%) it is up to 8.
How much is each question worth on a 20-question test?
Each question is worth 5% of the grade, so every wrong answer lowers the score by 5 percentage points.
What score passes on a 20-question test?
At a 60% pass mark you need 12 correct, which is 60%, a D- on the plus/minus scale. One fewer (11 out of 20) is 55%, an F. Some schools set a higher pass mark such as 70%, which needs 14 correct.
Can I give half points on a 20-question test?
Yes. Open the half-point chart on this page, or use the calculator and switch it to half points. For example, 16.5 out of 20 is 82.5%, a B-.
How do I print the 20-question chart?
Press Print / save as PDF above the chart. Only this chart is printed, and you can choose Save as PDF in the print window to get a file instead of paper.
What grading scale does this chart use?
The standard U.S. plus/minus scale: A at 93%, A- at 90%, B+ at 87%, B at 83%, B- at 80%, C+ at 77%, C at 73%, C- at 70%, D+ at 67%, D at 63% and D- at 60%. Schools set their own cutoffs, so if yours differ, read the percentage column and apply your own.
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