What Grade is 5 out of 10?

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The free grade calculator lets you punch in wrong answers one at a time and see the grade update as you go.

Your Score

50%

F

Not Passing

How is this calculated?

5 / 10 = 0.5 × 100 = 50%

Each question is worth 10.00% of the total grade.

Correct Wrong Percentage Grade
10 0 100% A+
9 1 90% A-
8 2 80% B-
7 3 70% C-
6 4 60% D-
5 5 50% F
4 6 40% F
3 7 30% F
2 8 20% F
1 9 10% F
0 10 0% F

About This Score

Getting 5 correct out of 10 questions gives you a score of 50%, which is a F. You got 5 questions wrong.

This is not a passing grade. Most schools and teachers require at least 60% to pass, so you would need at least 6 out of 10 correct.

To move up to a D-, you would need 1 more correct answer (6 out of 10).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 5 out of 10 as a percentage?

5 out of 10 is 50%. Divide 5 by 10 and multiply by 100.

What letter grade is 5 out of 10?

5 out of 10 is a F on the standard grading scale.

Is 5 out of 10 a passing grade?

No. 5 out of 10 is 50%, which is below the typical 60% passing threshold. You would need at least 6 out of 10 to pass.

Is 5 out of 10 a good grade?

50% earns a F, which is not a passing grade. You would need at least 6 out of 10 correct to pass.