Scores Out of 43 as Percentages
Every possible score on a 43-question test or assignment, converted to a percentage and letter grade — from 0/43 (0%) all the way to 43/43 (100%). Below the chart you'll find how to do the conversion yourself, the key passing and A-grade thresholds out of 43, and answers to the most common questions.
How to Convert a Score Out of 43 to a Percentage
To convert any score out of 43 to a percentage, divide the score by 43 and multiply by 100:
percent = (score ÷ 43) × 100
example: (39 ÷ 43) × 100 = 90.7%
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 43.
Common Scores Out of 43
The score you need out of 43 to hit each key percentage threshold:
- Passing (D, 60%) 26/43 (60.5%) D
- Half marks (50%) 21.5/43 (50%) F
- C grade (70%) 31/43 (72.1%) C
- B grade (80%) 35/43 (81.4%) B
- A grade (90%) 39/43 (90.7%) A
- Perfect (100%) 43/43 (100%) A
In short: you need 26/43 to pass (60%) and 39/43 for an A (90%).
Full Grade Chart — Every Score Out of 43
| Score | Percentage | Letter Grade | Wrong |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0/43 | 0% | F | 43 |
| 1/43 | 2.3% | F | 42 |
| 2/43 | 4.7% | F | 41 |
| 3/43 | 7% | F | 40 |
| 4/43 | 9.3% | F | 39 |
| 5/43 | 11.6% | F | 38 |
| 6/43 | 14% | F | 37 |
| 7/43 | 16.3% | F | 36 |
| 8/43 | 18.6% | F | 35 |
| 9/43 | 20.9% | F | 34 |
| 10/43 | 23.3% | F | 33 |
| 11/43 | 25.6% | F | 32 |
| 12/43 | 27.9% | F | 31 |
| 13/43 | 30.2% | F | 30 |
| 14/43 | 32.6% | F | 29 |
| 15/43 | 34.9% | F | 28 |
| 16/43 | 37.2% | F | 27 |
| 17/43 | 39.5% | F | 26 |
| 18/43 | 41.9% | F | 25 |
| 19/43 | 44.2% | F | 24 |
| 20/43 | 46.5% | F | 23 |
| 21/43 | 48.8% | F | 22 |
| 22/43 | 51.2% | F | 21 |
| 23/43 | 53.5% | F | 20 |
| 24/43 | 55.8% | F | 19 |
| 25/43 | 58.1% | F | 18 |
| 26/43 | 60.5% | D | 17 |
| 27/43 | 62.8% | D | 16 |
| 28/43 | 65.1% | D | 15 |
| 29/43 | 67.4% | D | 14 |
| 30/43 | 69.8% | D | 13 |
| 31/43 | 72.1% | C | 12 |
| 32/43 | 74.4% | C | 11 |
| 33/43 | 76.7% | C | 10 |
| 34/43 | 79.1% | C | 9 |
| 35/43 | 81.4% | B | 8 |
| 36/43 | 83.7% | B | 7 |
| 37/43 | 86% | B | 6 |
| 38/43 | 88.4% | B | 5 |
| 39/43 | 90.7% | A | 4 |
| 40/43 | 93% | A | 3 |
| 41/43 | 95.3% | A | 2 |
| 42/43 | 97.7% | A | 1 |
| 43/43 | 100% | A | 0 |
Letter Grade Breakdown
Letter grades out of 43 use the standard 10-point scale:
- A — 90% and above (39/43 or higher)
- B — 80% to 89.9% (35/43 or higher)
- C — 70% to 79.9% (31/43 or higher)
- D — 60% to 69.9% (26/43 or higher)
- F — below 60% (under 26/43)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a passing score out of 43?
On the standard 10-point scale, 60% is the passing threshold (a D). Out of 43, that means you need at least 26 correct to pass — 26/43 works out to 60.5%. Anything below 26/43 falls under 60% and is a failing grade.
How many questions can you get wrong out of 43 and still pass?
You can miss up to 17 questions out of 43 and still pass. Getting 26/43 correct gives you 60.5% (a D, the lowest passing grade). Miss more than 17 and you drop below 60%.
How many can you get wrong out of 43 and still get an A?
To earn an A you need 90% or higher. Out of 43, that means at least 39 correct (39/43 = 90.7%), so you can afford to miss at most 4 questions.
What is half of 43 as a percentage?
Half of 43 is 21.5, and 21.5/43 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 43 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 43 is first converted to a percentage — divide by 43 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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