Scores Out of 36 as Percentages
Every possible score on a 36-question test or assignment, converted to a percentage and letter grade — from 0/36 (0%) all the way to 36/36 (100%). Below the chart you'll find how to do the conversion yourself, the key passing and A-grade thresholds out of 36, and answers to the most common questions.
How to Convert a Score Out of 36 to a Percentage
To convert any score out of 36 to a percentage, divide the score by 36 and multiply by 100:
percent = (score ÷ 36) × 100
example: (33 ÷ 36) × 100 = 91.7%
The resulting percentage is then mapped to a letter grade on the standard 10-point scale. The full table below has already done this for every score out of 36.
Common Scores Out of 36
The score you need out of 36 to hit each key percentage threshold:
- Passing (D, 60%) 22/36 (61.1%) D
- Half marks (50%) 18/36 (50%) F
- C grade (70%) 26/36 (72.2%) C
- B grade (80%) 29/36 (80.6%) B
- A grade (90%) 33/36 (91.7%) A
- Perfect (100%) 36/36 (100%) A
In short: you need 22/36 to pass (60%) and 33/36 for an A (90%).
Full Grade Chart — Every Score Out of 36
| Score | Percentage | Letter Grade | Wrong |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0/36 | 0% | F | 36 |
| 1/36 | 2.8% | F | 35 |
| 2/36 | 5.6% | F | 34 |
| 3/36 | 8.3% | F | 33 |
| 4/36 | 11.1% | F | 32 |
| 5/36 | 13.9% | F | 31 |
| 6/36 | 16.7% | F | 30 |
| 7/36 | 19.4% | F | 29 |
| 8/36 | 22.2% | F | 28 |
| 9/36 | 25% | F | 27 |
| 10/36 | 27.8% | F | 26 |
| 11/36 | 30.6% | F | 25 |
| 12/36 | 33.3% | F | 24 |
| 13/36 | 36.1% | F | 23 |
| 14/36 | 38.9% | F | 22 |
| 15/36 | 41.7% | F | 21 |
| 16/36 | 44.4% | F | 20 |
| 17/36 | 47.2% | F | 19 |
| 18/36 | 50% | F | 18 |
| 19/36 | 52.8% | F | 17 |
| 20/36 | 55.6% | F | 16 |
| 21/36 | 58.3% | F | 15 |
| 22/36 | 61.1% | D | 14 |
| 23/36 | 63.9% | D | 13 |
| 24/36 | 66.7% | D | 12 |
| 25/36 | 69.4% | D | 11 |
| 26/36 | 72.2% | C | 10 |
| 27/36 | 75% | C | 9 |
| 28/36 | 77.8% | C | 8 |
| 29/36 | 80.6% | B | 7 |
| 30/36 | 83.3% | B | 6 |
| 31/36 | 86.1% | B | 5 |
| 32/36 | 88.9% | B | 4 |
| 33/36 | 91.7% | A | 3 |
| 34/36 | 94.4% | A | 2 |
| 35/36 | 97.2% | A | 1 |
| 36/36 | 100% | A | 0 |
Letter Grade Breakdown
Letter grades out of 36 use the standard 10-point scale:
- A — 90% and above (33/36 or higher)
- B — 80% to 89.9% (29/36 or higher)
- C — 70% to 79.9% (26/36 or higher)
- D — 60% to 69.9% (22/36 or higher)
- F — below 60% (under 22/36)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a passing score out of 36?
On the standard 10-point scale, 60% is the passing threshold (a D). Out of 36, that means you need at least 22 correct to pass — 22/36 works out to 61.1%. Anything below 22/36 falls under 60% and is a failing grade.
How many questions can you get wrong out of 36 and still pass?
You can miss up to 14 questions out of 36 and still pass. Getting 22/36 correct gives you 61.1% (a D, the lowest passing grade). Miss more than 14 and you drop below 60%.
How many can you get wrong out of 36 and still get an A?
To earn an A you need 90% or higher. Out of 36, that means at least 33 correct (33/36 = 91.7%), so you can afford to miss at most 3 questions.
What is half of 36 as a percentage?
Half of 36 is 18, and 18/36 is exactly 50%. Under the standard 10-point scale that is a failing grade (F), since 50% is below the 60% passing line.
Is a score out of 36 graded on a 10-point scale?
Most US schools use the standard 10-point scale regardless of the denominator: A is 90%+, B is 80%+, C is 70%+, D is 60%+, and anything below 60% is an F. A raw score out of 36 is first converted to a percentage — divide by 36 and multiply by 100 — then mapped to a letter. Your own school's cutoffs may differ, so check your syllabus.
Related Tools
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