60-Question Test Grade Calculator
60-question tests are common for midterms, unit exams, and comprehensive finals. Enter how many you missed to see your percentage and letter grade instantly.
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60-Question Test Score Chart
A complete reference table showing all possible scores. Each wrong answer costs exactly 1.67% (since 100 ÷ 60 ≈ 1.67). Use the jump box below to quickly find a specific score.
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How This Is Calculated
Example: On a 60-question test, you answer 48 correctly (12 wrong):
Score = (48 / 60) × 100 = 0.8 × 100 = 80.0% (B grade)
The letter grade cutoffs follow the standard US grading scale: A (90–100%), B (80–89%), C (70–79%), D (60–69%), F (below 60%). However, grading scales vary by school and instructor, so verify with your syllabus.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 54 out of 60 as a percentage and letter grade?
54 out of 60 is 90.0%, which is an A. On a 60-question test, this means you got 6 questions wrong. You can check the score chart above to verify this and see all other possible scores.
What is 48 out of 60 as a percentage and letter grade?
48 out of 60 is 80.0%, which is a B. On a 60-question test, this means you got 12 questions wrong. Use the score chart above to find other scores.
How many questions can I miss on a 60-question test and still get a B?
You can miss at most 12 questions on a 60-question test and still get a B (80% or higher). Missing 13 questions gives you 47/60 = 78.33%, which is a C. To get an A, you can miss at most 6 questions.
Can I use this calculator for other test sizes?
Yes. Although this page is optimized for 60-question tests, the calculator is fully editable. You can change the total questions field to any number from 1 to 500 and use it for any test size.
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Grading scale note: This calculator uses the standard US grading scale: A (90–100%), B (80–89%), C (70–79%), D (60–69%), F (<60%). Some schools use different thresholds, so check your course syllabus for your instructor's exact scale.