Grading Scale for 18 Questions

On a 18 question test you need 17 right for an A, 15 right for a B, 13 right for a C, and 11 right for a D. Each question is worth 5.56%; the chart below has the percent and letter grade for every score.

77.78%14 out of 18
Standard
C
Plus / minus
C+
Wrong
4

14 ÷ 18 × 100 = 77.78% ≈ 78%, a CMore on 14/18 →

18 question test

A 17+ right (94%)B 15+ right (83%)C 13+ right (72%)D 11+ right (61%)each question 5.56%

WrongRightScoreGrade
018/18100%A
117/1894%A
216/1889%B B+
315/1883%B
414/1878%C C+
513/1872%C C−
612/1867%D D+
711/1861%D D−
810/1856%F
99/1850%F
108/1844%F
117/1839%F
126/1833%F
135/1828%F
144/1822%F
153/1817%F
162/1811%F
171/186%F
180/180%F

How many can you miss on a 18 question test?

GradeMinimumYou can miss
A90%up to 1 wrong
B80%up to 3 wrong
C70%up to 5 wrong
D60%up to 7 wrong

On a 18 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 18

Score = right ÷ 18 × 100

Popular scores out of 18

Half points and other scales

Giving half credit, or using your school’s own scale? The Easy Grader opens with 18questions: 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 18 question test and get an A?

1. 17 out of 18 is 94%, still an A on the standard 90/80/70/60 scale.

How much is each question worth on a 18 question test?

5.56% — 100 divided by 18. Every wrong answer takes about 5.56 points off the score.

How many can you miss on a 18 question test and still pass?

Up to 7 wrong for a D (60%), the usual passing grade — that is 11 out of 18.

What is 17 out of 18 as a percentage?

17 out of 18 is 94% (17 ÷ 18 × 100), a A on the standard scale and an A on a plus/minus scale.

What is 16 out of 18 as a percentage?

16 out of 18 is 89% (16 ÷ 18 × 100), a B on the standard scale and a B+ on a plus/minus scale.