What Grade is 5 out of 6?

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Your Score

83%

B-

Passing

How is this calculated?

5 / 6 = 0.8333 × 100 = 83%

Each question is worth 16.67% of the total grade.

Correct Wrong Percentage Grade
6 0 100% A+
5 1 83% B-
4 2 67% D+
3 3 50% F
2 4 33% F
1 5 17% F
0 6 0% F

About This Score

Getting 5 correct out of 6 questions gives you a score of 83%, which is a B-. You got 1 question wrong.

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

To move up to a A+, you would need 1 more correct answer (6 out of 6).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 5 out of 6 as a percentage?

5 out of 6 is 83%. Divide 5 by 6 and multiply by 100.

What letter grade is 5 out of 6?

5 out of 6 is a B- on the standard grading scale.

Is 5 out of 6 a passing grade?

Yes. 5 out of 6 is 83%, which is above the typical 60% passing threshold.

Is 5 out of 6 a good grade?

83% is a solid score, earning a B-. Above average, but there's room to improve.

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