What Grade is 6 out of 15?

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Your Score

40%

F

Not Passing

How is this calculated?

6 / 15 = 0.4 × 100 = 40%

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 6 correct out of 15 questions gives you a score of 40%, which is a F. You got 9 questions wrong.

This is not a passing grade. Most schools and teachers require at least 60% to pass, so you would need at least 9 out of 15 correct.

To move up to a D-, you would need 3 more correct answers (9 out of 15).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 6 out of 15 as a percentage?

6 out of 15 is 40%. Divide 6 by 15 and multiply by 100.

What letter grade is 6 out of 15?

6 out of 15 is a F on the standard grading scale.

Is 6 out of 15 a passing grade?

No. 6 out of 15 is 40%, which is below the typical 60% passing threshold. You would need at least 9 out of 15 to pass.

Is 6 out of 15 a good grade?

40% earns a F, which is not a passing grade. You would need at least 9 out of 15 correct to pass.