What Grade Is 20 out of 25?
20 out of 25 is 80% — a B- on the standard US scale, a good score.
- Percentage80%
- Letter gradeB-
- Missed5 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- |
| 20/25 | 80% | B- |
How this is calculated
Divide the points earned by the points possible and multiply by 100: 20 ÷ 25 × 100 = 80%. On the common 10-point-band scale that lands in the B- range — you'd have needed 23/25 to reach the A band.
Common questions
How do I calculate what I need on my final?
Take your target grade, subtract your current grade multiplied by the portion of the course that's already graded, then divide by the final's weight. Example: you have an 85, the final is worth 20%, and you want a 90 overall — you'd need (90 − 85×0.8) ÷ 0.2 = 110%, which means a 90 isn't reachable and your realistic ceiling is an 88.
Is a 3.5 GPA good?
On the standard 4.0 scale, 3.5 sits between an A- and B+ average — comfortably above the typical US college average (around 3.1) and competitive for most graduate programs, internships and scholarships, though the most selective programs skew 3.7+. Trend matters too: an upward trajectory reads better than a flat one.