Printable grading chart

Grading Scale for 15 Questions

Each question on a 15 question test is worth 6.67%. Find the score and letter grade for any number wrong — or print the chart and keep it next to the tests.

15 question test

A 90 · B 80 · C 70 · D 60 · each question 6.67%

WrongRightScoreGrade
015/15100%A
114/1593%A
213/1587%B B+
312/1580%B B−
411/1573%C
510/1567%D D+
69/1560%D D−
78/1553%F
87/1547%F
96/1540%F
105/1533%F
114/1527%F
123/1520%F
132/1513%F
141/157%F
150/150%F

How many can you miss on a 15 question test?

GradeMinimumYou can miss
A90%up to 1 wrong
B80%up to 3 wrong
C70%up to 4 wrong
D60%up to 6 wrong

On a 15 question test, you can miss up to 1 and still get an A, and up to 3 for a B. Scores are rounded to the nearest whole percent, the way most teachers record them.

Scores out of 15

  • 14 out of 15 is 93% — A
  • 13 out of 15 is 87% — B
  • 12 out of 15 is 80% — B
  • 11 out of 15 is 73% — C
  • 10 out of 15 is 67% — D

Score = right ÷ 15 × 100

Half points and other scales

Giving half credit, or using your school’s own scale? The Easy Grader opens with 15questions: 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 15 question test and get an A?

1. 14 out of 15 is 93%, still an A on the standard 90/80/70/60 scale.

How much is each question worth on a 15 question test?

6.67% — 100 divided by 15. Every wrong answer takes about 6.67 points off the score.

How many can you miss on a 15 question test and still pass?

Up to 6 wrong for a D (60%), the usual passing grade — that is 9 out of 15.

What is 14 out of 15 as a percentage?

14 out of 15 is 93% (14 ÷ 15 × 100), a A on the standard scale and an A on a plus/minus scale.

What is 13 out of 15 as a percentage?

13 out of 15 is 87% (13 ÷ 15 × 100), a B on the standard scale and a B+ on a plus/minus scale.