Grading Scale for 28 Questions

On a 28 question test you need 26 right for an A, 23 right for a B, 20 right for a C, and 17 right for a D. Each question is worth 3.57%; the chart below has the percent and letter grade for every score.

96.43%27 out of 28
Standard
A
Plus / minus
A
Wrong
1

27 ÷ 28 × 100 = 96.43% ≈ 96%, an AMore on 27/28 →

28 question test

A 26+ right (93%)B 23+ right (82%)C 20+ right (71%)D 17+ right (61%)each question 3.57%

WrongRightScoreGrade
028/28100%A
127/2896%A
226/2893%A
325/2889%B B+
424/2886%B
523/2882%B B−
622/2879%C C+
721/2875%C
820/2871%C C−
919/2868%D D+
1018/2864%D
1117/2861%D D−
1216/2857%F
1315/2854%F
1414/2850%F
WrongRightScoreGrade
1513/2846%F
1612/2843%F
1711/2839%F
1810/2836%F
199/2832%F
208/2829%F
217/2825%F
226/2821%F
235/2818%F
244/2814%F
253/2811%F
262/287%F
271/284%F
280/280%F

How many can you miss on a 28 question test?

GradeMinimumYou can miss
A90%up to 2 wrong
B80%up to 5 wrong
C70%up to 8 wrong
D60%up to 11 wrong

On a 28 question test, you can miss up to 2 and still get an A, and up to 5 for a B. Scores are rounded to the nearest whole percent, the way most teachers record them.

Scores out of 28

  • 27 out of 28 is 96% — A
  • 26 out of 28 is 93% — A
  • 25 out of 28 is 89% — B
  • 24 out of 28 is 86% — B
  • 23 out of 28 is 82% — B

Score = right ÷ 28 × 100

Popular scores out of 28

Half points and other scales

Giving half credit, or using your school’s own scale? The Easy Grader opens with 28questions: 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 28 question test and get an A?

2. 26 out of 28 is 93%, still an A on the standard 90/80/70/60 scale.

How much is each question worth on a 28 question test?

3.57% — 100 divided by 28. Every wrong answer takes about 3.57 points off the score.

How many can you miss on a 28 question test and still pass?

Up to 11 wrong for a D (60%), the usual passing grade — that is 17 out of 28.

What is 27 out of 28 as a percentage?

27 out of 28 is 96% (27 ÷ 28 × 100), a A on the standard scale and an A on a plus/minus scale.

What is 26 out of 28 as a percentage?

26 out of 28 is 93% (26 ÷ 28 × 100), a A on the standard scale and an A on a plus/minus scale.