What Grade is 12 out of 17?

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Your Score

71%

C-

Passing

How is this calculated?

12 / 17 = 0.7059 × 100 = 71%

Each question is worth 5.88% of the total grade.

Correct Wrong Percentage Grade
17 0 100% A+
16 1 94% A
15 2 88% B+
14 3 82% B-
13 4 76% C
12 5 71% C-
11 6 65% D
10 7 59% F
9 8 53% F
8 9 47% F
7 10 41% F
6 11 35% F
5 12 29% F
4 13 24% F
3 14 18% F
2 15 12% F
1 16 6% F
0 17 0% F

About This Score

Getting 12 correct out of 17 questions gives you a score of 71%, which is a C-. You got 5 questions wrong.

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

To move up to a C, you would need 1 more correct answer (13 out of 17).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 12 out of 17 as a percentage?

12 out of 17 is 71%. Divide 12 by 17 and multiply by 100.

What letter grade is 12 out of 17?

12 out of 17 is a C- on the standard grading scale.

Is 12 out of 17 a passing grade?

Yes. 12 out of 17 is 71%, which is above the typical 60% passing threshold.

Is 12 out of 17 a good grade?

71% earns a C-. It's a passing grade, but most students aim for 80% or higher.