Grading Scale for 16 Questions

On a 16 question test you need 15 right for an A, 13 right for a B, 12 right for a C, and 10 right for a D. Each question is worth 6.25%; the chart below has the percent and letter grade for every score.

87.5%14 out of 16
Standard
B
Plus / minus
B+
Wrong
2

14 ÷ 16 × 100 = 87.5% ≈ 88%, a BMore on 14/16 →

16 question test

A 15+ right (94%)B 13+ right (81%)C 12+ right (75%)D 10+ right (63%)each question 6.25%

WrongRightScoreGrade
016/16100%A
115/1694%A
214/1688%B B+
313/1681%B B−
412/1675%C
511/1669%D D+
610/1663%D
79/1656%F
88/1650%F
97/1644%F
106/1638%F
115/1631%F
124/1625%F
133/1619%F
142/1613%F
151/166%F
160/160%F

How many can you miss on a 16 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 16 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 16

Score = right ÷ 16 × 100

Popular scores out of 16

Half points and other scales

Giving half credit, or using your school’s own scale? The Easy Grader opens with 16questions: 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 16 question test and get an A?

1. 15 out of 16 is 94%, still an A on the standard 90/80/70/60 scale.

How much is each question worth on a 16 question test?

6.25% — 100 divided by 16. Every wrong answer takes about 6.25 points off the score.

How many can you miss on a 16 question test and still pass?

Up to 6 wrong for a D (60%), the usual passing grade — that is 10 out of 16.

What is 15 out of 16 as a percentage?

15 out of 16 is 94% (15 ÷ 16 × 100), a A on the standard scale and an A on a plus/minus scale.

What is 14 out of 16 as a percentage?

14 out of 16 is 88% (14 ÷ 16 × 100), a B on the standard scale and a B+ on a plus/minus scale.