What Grade is 3 out of 5?

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Your Score

60%

D-

Passing

How is this calculated?

3 / 5 = 0.6 × 100 = 60%

Each question is worth 20.00% of the total grade.

Correct Wrong Percentage Grade
5 0 100% A+
4 1 80% B-
3 2 60% D-
2 3 40% F
1 4 20% F
0 5 0% F

About This Score

Getting 3 correct out of 5 questions gives you a score of 60%, which is a D-. You got 2 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 (4 out of 5).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 3 out of 5 as a percentage?

3 out of 5 is 60%. Divide 3 by 5 and multiply by 100.

What letter grade is 3 out of 5?

3 out of 5 is a D- on the standard grading scale.

Is 3 out of 5 a passing grade?

Yes. 3 out of 5 is 60%, which is above the typical 60% passing threshold.

Is 3 out of 5 a good grade?

60% earns a D-. It's passing, but just barely. You'd want to study up for next time.

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