What Grade is 12 out of 15?

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Your Score

80%

B-

Passing

How is this calculated?

12 / 15 = 0.8 × 100 = 80%

Each question is worth 6.67% of the total grade.

Correct Wrong Percentage Grade
15 0 100% A+
14 1 93% A-
13 2 87% B+
12 3 80% B-
11 4 73% C-
10 5 67% D+
9 6 60% D-
8 7 53% F
7 8 47% F
6 9 40% F
5 10 33% F
4 11 27% F
3 12 20% F
2 13 13% F
1 14 7% F
0 15 0% F

About This Score

Getting 12 correct out of 15 questions gives you a score of 80%, which is a B-. You got 3 questions wrong.

This is a passing grade. Most schools and teachers consider 60% or above to be passing.

To move up to a B+, you would need 1 more correct answer (13 out of 15).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 12 out of 15 as a percentage?

12 out of 15 is 80%. Divide 12 by 15 and multiply by 100.

What letter grade is 12 out of 15?

12 out of 15 is a B- on the standard grading scale.

Is 12 out of 15 a passing grade?

Yes. 12 out of 15 is 80%, which is above the typical 60% passing threshold.

Is 12 out of 15 a good grade?

80% is a solid score, earning a B-. Above average, but there's room to improve.