5 out of 8 as a Grade: Chart for an 8-Question Test
Quick answer: 5 out of 8 is 62.5%, a D-. 3 out of 8 is 37.5%, an F.
Each question on an 8-question test is worth 12.5%. You can miss none and keep an A- (90%).
Standard plus/minus scale. Last reviewed: October 2026.
Popular scores on a 8-question test
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ezgradercalc.com · 8-question grading chart · standard plus/minus scale
EZ Grader Chart: Every Score on a 8-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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 out of 8 | 0 | 100% | A+ |
| 7 out of 8 | 1 | 87.5% | B+ |
| 6 out of 8 | 2 | 75% | C |
| 5 out of 8 | 3 | 62.5% | D- |
| 4 out of 8 | 4 | 50% | F |
| 3 out of 8 | 5 | 37.5% | F |
| 2 out of 8 | 6 | 25% | F |
| 1 out of 8 | 7 | 12.5% | F |
| 0 out of 8 | 8 | 0% | F |
Show the half-point chart for 8 questions
| Score | Wrong | Percentage | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 out of 8 | 0 | 100% | A+ |
| 7.5 out of 8 | 0.5 | 93.75% | A |
| 7 out of 8 | 1 | 87.5% | B+ |
| 6.5 out of 8 | 1.5 | 81.25% | B- |
| 6 out of 8 | 2 | 75% | C |
| 5.5 out of 8 | 2.5 | 68.75% | D+ |
| 5 out of 8 | 3 | 62.5% | D- |
| 4.5 out of 8 | 3.5 | 56.25% | F |
| 4 out of 8 | 4 | 50% | F |
| 3.5 out of 8 | 4.5 | 43.75% | F |
| 3 out of 8 | 5 | 37.5% | F |
| 2.5 out of 8 | 5.5 | 31.25% | F |
| 2 out of 8 | 6 | 25% | F |
| 1.5 out of 8 | 6.5 | 18.75% | F |
| 1 out of 8 | 7 | 12.5% | F |
| 0.5 out of 8 | 7.5 | 6.25% | F |
| 0 out of 8 | 8 | 0% | F |
How many can you miss on a 8-question test?
The most wrong answers allowed for each grade. Each question is worth 12.5%.
| Grade | Minimum score | Correct needed | Most wrong allowed |
|---|---|---|---|
| A+ | 97% | 8 | 0 |
| A | 93% | 8 | 0 |
| A- | 90% | 8 | 0 |
| B+ | 87% | 7 | 1 |
| B | 83% | 7 | 1 |
| B- | 80% | 7 | 1 |
| C+ | 77% | 7 | 1 |
| C | 73% | 6 | 2 |
| C- | 70% | 6 | 2 |
| D+ | 67% | 6 | 2 |
| D | 63% | 6 | 2 |
| D- | 60% | 5 | 3 |
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 8-question test
What grade is 5 out of 8?
5 out of 8 is 62.5%, a D- on the standard plus/minus scale. 5/8 means 5 correct and 3 wrong. A school that uses a 10-point scale without plus or minus would call it a D.
What is 3/8 as a grade?
3 out of 8 is 37.5%, an F, with 5 wrong, on the standard plus/minus scale.
What is 6/8 as a grade?
6 out of 8 is 75%, a C, with 2 wrong, on the standard plus/minus scale.
What is 7/8 as a grade?
7 out of 8 is 87.5%, a B+, with 1 wrong, on the standard plus/minus scale.
How many questions can I miss on a 8-question test and still get an A?
You can miss none and still earn an A- (90%), or none for an A (93%). For a B (83%) the limit is up to 1, for a C (73%) it is up to 2, and to stay at a passing D- (60%) it is up to 3.
How much is each question worth on a 8-question test?
Each question is worth 12.5% of the grade, so every wrong answer lowers the score by 12.5 percentage points.
What score passes on a 8-question test?
At a 60% pass mark you need 5 correct, which is 62.5%, a D- on the plus/minus scale. One fewer (4 out of 8) is 50%, an F. Some schools set a higher pass mark such as 70%, which needs 6 correct.
Can I give half points on a 8-question test?
Yes. Open the half-point chart on this page, or use the calculator and switch it to half points. For example, 5.5 out of 8 is 68.75%, a D+.
How do I print the 8-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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