What Grade is 8 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

40%

F

Not Passing

How is this calculated?

8 / 20 = 0.4 × 100 = 40%

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 8 correct out of 20 questions gives you a score of 40%, which is a F. You got 12 questions wrong.

This is not a passing grade. Most schools and teachers require at least 60% to pass, so you would need at least 12 out of 20 correct.

To move up to a D-, you would need 4 more correct answers (12 out of 20).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 8 out of 20 as a percentage?

8 out of 20 is 40%. Divide 8 by 20 and multiply by 100.

What letter grade is 8 out of 20?

8 out of 20 is a F on the standard grading scale.

Is 8 out of 20 a passing grade?

No. 8 out of 20 is 40%, which is below the typical 60% passing threshold. You would need at least 12 out of 20 to pass.

Is 8 out of 20 a good grade?

40% earns a F, which is not a passing grade. You would need at least 12 out of 20 correct to pass.