Grading Scale for 12 Questions

On a 12 question test you need 11 right for an A, 10 right for a B, 9 right for a C, and 8 right for a D. Each question is worth 8.33%; the chart below has the percent and letter grade for every score.

75%9 out of 12
Standard
C
Plus / minus
C
Wrong
3

9 ÷ 12 × 100 = 75%, a CMore on 9/12 →

12 question test

A 11+ right (92%)B 10+ right (83%)C 9+ right (75%)D 8+ right (67%)each question 8.33%

WrongRightScoreGrade
012/12100%A
111/1292%A A−
210/1283%B
39/1275%C
48/1267%D D+
57/1258%F
66/1250%F
75/1242%F
84/1233%F
93/1225%F
102/1217%F
111/128%F
120/120%F

How many can you miss on a 12 question test?

GradeMinimumYou can miss
A90%up to 1 wrong
B80%up to 2 wrong
C70%up to 3 wrong
D60%up to 4 wrong

On a 12 question test, you can miss up to 1 and still get an A, and up to 2 for a B. Scores are rounded to the nearest whole percent, the way most teachers record them.

Scores out of 12

Score = right ÷ 12 × 100

Popular scores out of 12

Half points and other scales

Giving half credit, or using your school’s own scale? The Easy Grader opens with 12questions: mark each wrong answer, add half points, switch to a plus/minus or custom scale, and print a chart that matches.

Frequently asked questions

How many can you miss on a 12 question test and get an A?

1. 11 out of 12 is 92%, still an A on the standard 90/80/70/60 scale.

How much is each question worth on a 12 question test?

8.33% — 100 divided by 12. Every wrong answer takes about 8.33 points off the score.

How many can you miss on a 12 question test and still pass?

Up to 4 wrong for a D (60%), the usual passing grade — that is 8 out of 12.

What is 11 out of 12 as a percentage?

11 out of 12 is 92% (11 ÷ 12 × 100), a A on the standard scale and an A− on a plus/minus scale.

What is 10 out of 12 as a percentage?

10 out of 12 is 83% (10 ÷ 12 × 100), a B on the standard scale and a B on a plus/minus scale.