What Grade Is 48 out of 80?
48 out of 80 is 60% — a D- on the standard US scale, a below-average score.
- Percentage60%
- Letter gradeD-
- Missed32 pts
- For an A (90%)72/80
Score breakdown for a 80-point test
| Score | Percent | Letter |
|---|---|---|
| 72/80 | 90% | A- |
| 64/80 | 80% | B- |
| 56/80 | 70% | C- |
| 48/80 | 60% | D- |
How this is calculated
Divide the points earned by the points possible and multiply by 100: 48 ÷ 80 × 100 = 60%. On the common 10-point-band scale that lands in the D- range — you'd have needed 72/80 to reach the A band.
Common questions
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.
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.