What Grade Is 8 out of 16?
8 out of 16 is 50% — a F on the standard US scale, a failing score.
- Percentage50%
- Letter gradeF
- Missed8 pts
- For an A (90%)15/16
Score breakdown for a 16-point test
| Score | Percent | Letter |
|---|---|---|
| 15/16 | 93.75% | A |
| 13/16 | 81.25% | B- |
| 12/16 | 75% | C |
| 8/16 | 50% | F |
How this is calculated
Divide the points earned by the points possible and multiply by 100: 8 ÷ 16 × 100 = 50%. On the common 10-point-band scale that lands in the F range — you'd have needed 15/16 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.