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What Grade Is a 16/20?

16/20 = 80%, which is a B (B− on a plus/minus scale). That is 4 wrong out of 20.

80%16 out of 20
Standard
B
Plus / minus
B−
Wrong
4

16 ÷ 20 × 100 = 80%

How to calculate 16 out of 20

16 ÷ 20 × 100 = 80%

Divide the number right by the total and multiply by 100. Teachers usually round to the nearest whole percent, so16/20 is recorded as 80% — a B on the standard 90/80/70/60 scale and a B− on a plus/minus scale. Each question is worth 5%, so 4 wrongcost 20 points.

Nearby scores out of 20

  • 14/20 is 70% (C−)
  • 15/20 is 75% (C)
  • 17/20 is 85% (B)
  • 18/20 is 90% (A−)

16 out of nearby totals

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Frequently asked questions

What grade is a 16/20?

16/20 is 80%, which rounds to 80% — a B on the standard 90/80/70/60 scale and a B− on a plus/minus scale.

What is 16 out of 20 as a percentage?

80%. Divide 16 by 20 and multiply by 100: 16 ÷ 20 × 100 = 80%.

Is 16/20 passing?

Yes. 16/20 rounds to 80%, at or above the usual 60% pass mark. Some classes need a C (70%) or higher to pass.

How many questions were missed on a 16/20?

4 out of 20. Each question is worth 5%, so 4 wrong takes 20% off a perfect score.