Grading Scale for 8 Questions

On a 8 question test you need 8 right for an A, 7 right for a B, 6 right for a C, and 5 right for a D. Each question is worth 12.5%; the chart below has the percent and letter grade for every score.

37.5%3 out of 8
Standard
F
Plus / minus
F
Wrong
5

3 ÷ 8 × 100 = 37.5% ≈ 38%, an FMore on 3/8 →

8 question test

A 8+ right (100%)B 7+ right (88%)C 6+ right (75%)D 5+ right (63%)each question 12.5%

WrongRightScoreGrade
08/8100%A
17/888%B B+
26/875%C
35/863%D
44/850%F
53/838%F
62/825%F
71/813%F
80/80%F

How many can you miss on a 8 question test?

GradeMinimumYou can miss
A90%a perfect score
B80%up to 1 wrong
C70%up to 2 wrong
D60%up to 3 wrong

On a 8 question test, only a perfect score earns an A, and up to 1 for a B. Scores are rounded to the nearest whole percent, the way most teachers record them.

Scores out of 8

  • 7 out of 8 is 88% — B
  • 6 out of 8 is 75% — C
  • 5 out of 8 is 63% — D
  • 4 out of 8 is 50% — F
  • 3 out of 8 is 38% — F

Score = right ÷ 8 × 100

Popular scores out of 8

Half points and other scales

Giving half credit, or using your school’s own scale? The Easy Grader opens with 8questions: 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 8 question test and get an A?

None — with 8 questions each one is worth 12.5%, so one wrong answer drops you below 90%.

How much is each question worth on a 8 question test?

12.5% — 100 divided by 8. Every wrong answer takes about 12.5 points off the score.

How many can you miss on a 8 question test and still pass?

Up to 3 wrong for a D (60%), the usual passing grade — that is 5 out of 8.

What is 7 out of 8 as a percentage?

7 out of 8 is 88% (7 ÷ 8 × 100), a B on the standard scale and a B+ on a plus/minus scale.

What is 6 out of 8 as a percentage?

6 out of 8 is 75% (6 ÷ 8 × 100), a C on the standard scale and a C on a plus/minus scale.