50 Question Test Grade Calculator
Find your percentage and letter grade on a 50-question test from the number of questions you got wrong.
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The lowest percentage for each grade. Everything below the last one is the lowest grade.
Grades for every result
| Wrong | Correct | Score | Grade |
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How much is each question worth?
On a 50-question test every question is worth 100 ÷ 50 = 2%. Each wrong answer lowers your score by 2 percentage points.
50 question test grading scale
| Wrong | Correct | Score | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 50 | 100% | A+ |
| 1 | 49 | 98% | A+ |
| 2 | 48 | 96% | A |
| 3 | 47 | 94% | A |
| 4 | 46 | 92% | A− |
| 5 | 45 | 90% | A− |
| 6 | 44 | 88% | B+ |
| 7 | 43 | 86% | B |
| 8 | 42 | 84% | B |
| 9 | 41 | 82% | B− |
| 10 | 40 | 80% | B− |
| 11 | 39 | 78% | C+ |
| 12 | 38 | 76% | C |
| 13 | 37 | 74% | C |
| 14 | 36 | 72% | C− |
| 15 | 35 | 70% | C− |
| 16 | 34 | 68% | D+ |
| 17 | 33 | 66% | D |
| 18 | 32 | 64% | D |
| 19 | 31 | 62% | D− |
| 20 | 30 | 60% | D− |
| 21 | 29 | 58% | F |
| 22 | 28 | 56% | F |
| 23 | 27 | 54% | F |
| 24 | 26 | 52% | F |
| 25 | 25 | 50% | F |
| 50 | 0 | 0% | F |
Grades use the standard US scale (A+ from 97%, F below 60%). Rows below 50% are left out — the calculator shows them all.
How many can you miss?
- A− or better (90%): up to 5 wrong
- B− or better (80%): up to 10 wrong
- C− or better (70%): up to 15 wrong
- D− or better (60%): up to 20 wrong
Frequently asked questions
How many questions can you miss on a 50-question test to pass?
With 60% as the passing mark you can miss up to 20 questions and still pass with a D−. If your course needs 70%, you can miss up to 15.
What is 1 wrong on a 50-question test?
49 out of 50 is 98% — a grade of A+ on the standard scale.
How many can I get wrong to get an A on a 50-question test?
For an A− (90%) you can miss up to 5; for a solid A (93%) up to 3.