What Grade is 5 out of 9?

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Your Score

56%

F

Not Passing

How is this calculated?

5 / 9 = 0.5556 × 100 = 56%

Each question is worth 11.11% of the total grade.

Correct Wrong Percentage Grade
9 0 100% A+
8 1 89% B+
7 2 78% C+
6 3 67% D+
5 4 56% F
4 5 44% F
3 6 33% F
2 7 22% F
1 8 11% F
0 9 0% F

About This Score

Getting 5 correct out of 9 questions gives you a score of 56%, which is a F. You got 4 questions wrong.

This is not a passing grade. Most schools and teachers require at least 60% to pass, so you would need at least 6 out of 9 correct.

To move up to a D+, you would need 1 more correct answer (6 out of 9).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 5 out of 9 as a percentage?

5 out of 9 is 56%. Divide 5 by 9 and multiply by 100.

What letter grade is 5 out of 9?

5 out of 9 is a F on the standard grading scale.

Is 5 out of 9 a passing grade?

No. 5 out of 9 is 56%, which is below the typical 60% passing threshold. You would need at least 6 out of 9 to pass.

Is 5 out of 9 a good grade?

56% earns a F, which is not a passing grade. You would need at least 6 out of 9 correct to pass.

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