What Grade Is 15 out of 25?
15 out of 25 is 60% — a D- on the standard US scale, a below-average score.
- Percentage60%
- Letter gradeD-
- Missed10 pts
- For an A (90%)23/25
Score breakdown for a 25-point test
| Score | Percent | Letter |
|---|---|---|
| 23/25 | 92% | A- |
| 20/25 | 80% | B- |
| 18/25 | 72% | C- |
| 15/25 | 60% | D- |
How this is calculated
Divide the points earned by the points possible and multiply by 100: 15 ÷ 25 × 100 = 60%. On the common 10-point-band scale that lands in the D- range — you'd have needed 23/25 to reach the A band.
Common questions
Can I still pass if I fail the final?
Often, yes — it depends on your current grade and the final's weight. With an 80 going in and a final worth 20%, even a 40 on the final leaves you at 72. Run your exact numbers in the calculator; 'failing the final means failing the class' is only true when the final is very heavily weighted or your cushion is thin.
How are letter grades calculated from percentages?
Most US schools map percentages to letters in 10-point bands: 90–100 is an A range, 80–89 a B range, 70–79 a C range, 60–69 a D range, and below 60 an F. Plus/minus splits each band roughly in thirds (e.g. 90–92 = A-, 93–96 = A, 97+ = A+). Individual schools and professors can and do vary the cutoffs.