What Grade Is 48 out of 60?
48 out of 60 is 80% — a B- on the standard US scale, a good score.
- Percentage80%
- Letter gradeB-
- Missed12 pts
- For an A (90%)54/60
Score breakdown for a 60-point test
| Score | Percent | Letter |
|---|---|---|
| 54/60 | 90% | A- |
| 48/60 | 80% | B- |
| 42/60 | 70% | C- |
| 48/60 | 80% | B- |
How this is calculated
Divide the points earned by the points possible and multiply by 100: 48 ÷ 60 × 100 = 80%. On the common 10-point-band scale that lands in the B- range — you'd have needed 54/60 to reach the A band.
Common questions
What's the difference between weighted and unweighted averages?
An unweighted average treats every score equally: add them up, divide by the count. A weighted average multiplies each category by its share of the grade first — homework 20%, midterms 40%, final 40% — which is how most courses actually work. If your syllabus lists category percentages, you need the weighted version.
What GPA do I need for the Dean's List?
Most schools set Dean's List between 3.5 and 3.7 for the semester, with a minimum credit load (often 12+ graded credits). It's a semester GPA, not cumulative — one strong term can make the list even in a rebuilding year. Your school's exact cutoff will be published by the registrar.