What Grade is 15 out of 20?

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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

75%

C

Passing

How is this calculated?

15 / 20 = 0.75 × 100 = 75%

Each question is worth 5.00% of the total grade.

Correct Wrong Percentage Grade
20 0 100% A+
19 1 95% A
18 2 90% A-
17 3 85% B
16 4 80% B-
15 5 75% C
14 6 70% C-
13 7 65% D
12 8 60% D-
11 9 55% F
10 10 50% F
9 11 45% F
8 12 40% F
7 13 35% F
6 14 30% F
5 15 25% F
4 16 20% F
3 17 15% F
2 18 10% F
1 19 5% F
0 20 0% F

About This Score

Getting 15 correct out of 20 questions gives you a score of 75%, 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 B-, you would need 1 more correct answer (16 out of 20).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 15 out of 20 as a percentage?

15 out of 20 is 75%. Divide 15 by 20 and multiply by 100.

What letter grade is 15 out of 20?

15 out of 20 is a C on the standard grading scale.

Is 15 out of 20 a passing grade?

Yes. 15 out of 20 is 75%, which is above the typical 60% passing threshold.

Is 15 out of 20 a good grade?

75% earns a C. It's a passing grade, but most students aim for 80% or higher.