What Grade is 5 out of 8?

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Your Score

63%

D-

Passing

How is this calculated?

5 / 8 = 0.625 × 100 = 63%

Each question is worth 12.50% of the total grade.

Correct Wrong Percentage Grade
8 0 100% A+
7 1 88% B+
6 2 75% C
5 3 63% D-
4 4 50% F
3 5 38% F
2 6 25% F
1 7 13% F
0 8 0% F

About This Score

Getting 5 correct out of 8 questions gives you a score of 63%, which is a D-. You got 3 questions wrong.

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

To move up to a C, you would need 1 more correct answer (6 out of 8).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 5 out of 8 as a percentage?

5 out of 8 is 63%. Divide 5 by 8 and multiply by 100.

What letter grade is 5 out of 8?

5 out of 8 is a D- on the standard grading scale.

Is 5 out of 8 a passing grade?

Yes. 5 out of 8 is 63%, which is above the typical 60% passing threshold.

Is 5 out of 8 a good grade?

63% earns a D-. It's passing, but just barely. You'd want to study up for next time.

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