What Grade is 16 out of 21?

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Your Score

76%

C

Passing

How is this calculated?

16 / 21 = 0.7619 × 100 = 76%

Each question is worth 4.76% of the total grade.

Correct Wrong Percentage Grade
21 0 100% A+
20 1 95% A
19 2 90% A-
18 3 86% B
17 4 81% B-
16 5 76% C
15 6 71% C-
14 7 67% D+
13 8 62% D-
12 9 57% F
11 10 52% F
10 11 48% F
9 12 43% F
8 13 38% F
7 14 33% F
6 15 29% F
5 16 24% F
4 17 19% F
3 18 14% F
2 19 10% F
1 20 5% F
0 21 0% F

About This Score

Getting 16 correct out of 21 questions gives you a score of 76%, 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 (17 out of 21).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 16 out of 21 as a percentage?

16 out of 21 is 76%. Divide 16 by 21 and multiply by 100.

What letter grade is 16 out of 21?

16 out of 21 is a C on the standard grading scale.

Is 16 out of 21 a passing grade?

Yes. 16 out of 21 is 76%, which is above the typical 60% passing threshold.

Is 16 out of 21 a good grade?

76% earns a C. It's a passing grade, but most students aim for 80% or higher.