What Grade is 5 out of 12?

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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

42%

F

Not Passing

How is this calculated?

5 / 12 = 0.4167 × 100 = 42%

Each question is worth 8.33% of the total grade.

Correct Wrong Percentage Grade
12 0 100% A+
11 1 92% A-
10 2 83% B-
9 3 75% C
8 4 67% D+
7 5 58% F
6 6 50% F
5 7 42% F
4 8 33% F
3 9 25% F
2 10 17% F
1 11 8% F
0 12 0% F

About This Score

Getting 5 correct out of 12 questions gives you a score of 42%, which is a F. You got 7 questions wrong.

This is not a passing grade. Most schools and teachers require at least 60% to pass, so you would need at least 8 out of 12 correct.

To move up to a D+, you would need 3 more correct answers (8 out of 12).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 5 out of 12 as a percentage?

5 out of 12 is 42%. Divide 5 by 12 and multiply by 100.

What letter grade is 5 out of 12?

5 out of 12 is a F on the standard grading scale.

Is 5 out of 12 a passing grade?

No. 5 out of 12 is 42%, which is below the typical 60% passing threshold. You would need at least 8 out of 12 to pass.

Is 5 out of 12 a good grade?

42% earns a F, which is not a passing grade. You would need at least 8 out of 12 correct to pass.