What Letter Grade Does My 20/25 Score Convert To?
I just got an English paper back with a 20 out of 25 and I'm not sure what letter grade that is. What percentage is 20/25, and what letter grade does it usually convert to?
A score of 20 out of 25 is 80%. On many U.S. grading scales, an 80% falls in the B range, though the exact letter grade varies by school and instructor.
You can calculate it by dividing the points earned by the points possible: 20 ÷ 25 = 0.80, or 80%.
A common grading scale used by many U.S. schools is:
- A range: 90% to 100%
- B range: 80% to 89%
- C range: 70% to 79%
- D range: 60% to 69%
- F: Below 60%
Because there is no single national grading scale, schools and instructors may use different cutoffs or plus/minus systems. Depending on the grading scale, an 80% may be recorded as a B- or B. Check your syllabus or online gradebook for the official grading policy used in your class.
GPA is usually calculated from the final letter grades you earn in your courses, not from individual papers or quizzes. Related conversions: 16 out of 20 and 14 out of 20.
Bottom line: On many U.S. grading scales, 20 out of 25 equals 80% and typically falls in the B range. Always check your course grading policy for the official letter grade.
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