18 out of 25 as a Grade: Chart for a 25-Question Test
Quick answer: 18 out of 25 is 72%, a C-. 21 out of 25 is 84%, a B.
Each question on a 25-question test is worth 4%. You can miss up to 2 and keep an A- (90%).
Standard plus/minus scale. Last reviewed: October 2026.
Popular scores on a 25-question test
The scores people look up most, on the plus/minus scale and on a plain 10-point scale (A starts at 90%).
ezgradercalc.com · 25-question grading chart · standard plus/minus scale
EZ Grader Chart: Every Score on a 25-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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 out of 25 | 0 | 100% | A+ |
| 24 out of 25 | 1 | 96% | A |
| 23 out of 25 | 2 | 92% | A- |
| 22 out of 25 | 3 | 88% | B+ |
| 21 out of 25 | 4 | 84% | B |
| 20 out of 25 | 5 | 80% | B- |
| 19 out of 25 | 6 | 76% | C |
| 18 out of 25 | 7 | 72% | C- |
| 17 out of 25 | 8 | 68% | D+ |
| 16 out of 25 | 9 | 64% | D |
| 15 out of 25 | 10 | 60% | D- |
| 14 out of 25 | 11 | 56% | F |
| 13 out of 25 | 12 | 52% | F |
| 12 out of 25 | 13 | 48% | F |
| 11 out of 25 | 14 | 44% | F |
| 10 out of 25 | 15 | 40% | F |
| 9 out of 25 | 16 | 36% | F |
| 8 out of 25 | 17 | 32% | F |
| 7 out of 25 | 18 | 28% | F |
| 6 out of 25 | 19 | 24% | F |
| 5 out of 25 | 20 | 20% | F |
| 4 out of 25 | 21 | 16% | F |
| 3 out of 25 | 22 | 12% | F |
| 2 out of 25 | 23 | 8% | F |
| 1 out of 25 | 24 | 4% | F |
| 0 out of 25 | 25 | 0% | F |
Show the half-point chart for 25 questions
| Score | Wrong | Percentage | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 out of 25 | 0 | 100% | A+ |
| 24.5 out of 25 | 0.5 | 98% | A+ |
| 24 out of 25 | 1 | 96% | A |
| 23.5 out of 25 | 1.5 | 94% | A |
| 23 out of 25 | 2 | 92% | A- |
| 22.5 out of 25 | 2.5 | 90% | A- |
| 22 out of 25 | 3 | 88% | B+ |
| 21.5 out of 25 | 3.5 | 86% | B |
| 21 out of 25 | 4 | 84% | B |
| 20.5 out of 25 | 4.5 | 82% | B- |
| 20 out of 25 | 5 | 80% | B- |
| 19.5 out of 25 | 5.5 | 78% | C+ |
| 19 out of 25 | 6 | 76% | C |
| 18.5 out of 25 | 6.5 | 74% | C |
| 18 out of 25 | 7 | 72% | C- |
| 17.5 out of 25 | 7.5 | 70% | C- |
| 17 out of 25 | 8 | 68% | D+ |
| 16.5 out of 25 | 8.5 | 66% | D |
| 16 out of 25 | 9 | 64% | D |
| 15.5 out of 25 | 9.5 | 62% | D- |
| 15 out of 25 | 10 | 60% | D- |
| 14.5 out of 25 | 10.5 | 58% | F |
| 14 out of 25 | 11 | 56% | F |
| 13.5 out of 25 | 11.5 | 54% | F |
| 13 out of 25 | 12 | 52% | F |
| 12.5 out of 25 | 12.5 | 50% | F |
| 12 out of 25 | 13 | 48% | F |
| 11.5 out of 25 | 13.5 | 46% | F |
| 11 out of 25 | 14 | 44% | F |
| 10.5 out of 25 | 14.5 | 42% | F |
| 10 out of 25 | 15 | 40% | F |
| 9.5 out of 25 | 15.5 | 38% | F |
| 9 out of 25 | 16 | 36% | F |
| 8.5 out of 25 | 16.5 | 34% | F |
| 8 out of 25 | 17 | 32% | F |
| 7.5 out of 25 | 17.5 | 30% | F |
| 7 out of 25 | 18 | 28% | F |
| 6.5 out of 25 | 18.5 | 26% | F |
| 6 out of 25 | 19 | 24% | F |
| 5.5 out of 25 | 19.5 | 22% | F |
| 5 out of 25 | 20 | 20% | F |
| 4.5 out of 25 | 20.5 | 18% | F |
| 4 out of 25 | 21 | 16% | F |
| 3.5 out of 25 | 21.5 | 14% | F |
| 3 out of 25 | 22 | 12% | F |
| 2.5 out of 25 | 22.5 | 10% | F |
| 2 out of 25 | 23 | 8% | F |
| 1.5 out of 25 | 23.5 | 6% | F |
| 1 out of 25 | 24 | 4% | F |
| 0.5 out of 25 | 24.5 | 2% | F |
| 0 out of 25 | 25 | 0% | F |
How many can you miss on a 25-question test?
The most wrong answers allowed for each grade. Each question is worth 4%.
| Grade | Minimum score | Correct needed | Most wrong allowed |
|---|---|---|---|
| A+ | 97% | 25 | 0 |
| A | 93% | 24 | 1 |
| A- | 90% | 23 | 2 |
| B+ | 87% | 22 | 3 |
| B | 83% | 21 | 4 |
| B- | 80% | 20 | 5 |
| C+ | 77% | 20 | 5 |
| C | 73% | 19 | 6 |
| C- | 70% | 18 | 7 |
| D+ | 67% | 17 | 8 |
| D | 63% | 16 | 9 |
| D- | 60% | 15 | 10 |
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 25-question test
What grade is 18 out of 25?
18 out of 25 is 72%, a C- on the standard plus/minus scale. 18/25 means 18 correct and 7 wrong. A school that uses a 10-point scale without plus or minus would call it a C.
What is 21/25 as a grade?
21 out of 25 is 84%, a B, with 4 wrong, on the standard plus/minus scale.
What is 22/25 as a grade?
22 out of 25 is 88%, a B+, with 3 wrong, on the standard plus/minus scale.
What is 24/25 as a grade?
24 out of 25 is 96%, an A, with 1 wrong, on the standard plus/minus scale.
How many questions can I miss on a 25-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 4, for a C (73%) it is up to 6, and to stay at a passing D- (60%) it is up to 10.
How much is each question worth on a 25-question test?
Each question is worth 4% of the grade, so every wrong answer lowers the score by 4 percentage points.
What score passes on a 25-question test?
At a 60% pass mark you need 15 correct, which is 60%, a D- on the plus/minus scale. One fewer (14 out of 25) is 56%, an F. Some schools set a higher pass mark such as 70%, which needs 18 correct.
Can I give half points on a 25-question test?
Yes. Open the half-point chart on this page, or use the calculator and switch it to half points. For example, 18.5 out of 25 is 74%, a C.
How do I print the 25-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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