What Grade Is an 18/20?

18/20 = 90%, which is an A (A− on a plus/minus scale). That is 2 wrong out of 20.

90%18 out of 20
Standard
A
Plus / minus
A−
Wrong
2

18 ÷ 20 × 100 = 90%

How to calculate 18 out of 20

18 ÷ 20 × 100 = 90%

Divide the number right by the total and multiply by 100. Teachers usually round to the nearest whole percent, so18/20 is recorded as 90% — an A on the standard 90/80/70/60 scale and an A− on a plus/minus scale. Each question is worth 5%, so 2 wrongcost 10 points.

Nearby scores out of 20

  • 16/20 is 80% (B−)
  • 17/20 is 85% (B)
  • 19/20 is 95% (A)
  • 20/20 is 100% (A)

18 out of nearby totals

Grade a whole test of 20

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Frequently asked questions

What grade is an 18/20?

18/20 is 90%, which rounds to 90% — an A on the standard 90/80/70/60 scale and an A− on a plus/minus scale.

What is 18 out of 20 as a percentage?

90%. Divide 18 by 20 and multiply by 100: 18 ÷ 20 × 100 = 90%.

Is 18/20 passing?

Yes. 18/20 rounds to 90%, at or above the usual 60% pass mark. Some classes need a C (70%) or higher to pass.

How many questions were missed on an 18/20?

2 out of 20. Each question is worth 5%, so 2 wrong takes 10% off a perfect score.