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
Do withdrawals (W) hurt my GPA?
A W doesn't enter GPA math at all — that's usually the point of withdrawing. It does appear on the transcript, and a pattern of many Ws can raise questions in competitive admissions. One or two strategic withdrawals to protect a GPA is common and rarely damaging.
Do these calculators store my grades?
No. Everything is computed in your browser the moment you press Calculate — nothing is uploaded, saved or seen by anyone else. Refresh the page and it's gone.