What grade is 8 out of 10?
80% = B
8 out of 10 is 80%, which is a B on the standard grading scale and a B− on a plus/minus scale. 1 more point (9/10) would make it an A.
8/10 at a glance
| Percentage | 80% |
|---|---|
| Letter grade (10-point scale) | B |
| Plus/minus grade | B− |
| GPA points (unweighted 4.0) | 2.7 (plus/minus) · 3.0 (plain A–F) |
| Points missed | 2 of 10 |
| Score needed for an A (90%) | 9/10 |
| Each point is worth | 10% |
| Same percentage as | 16/20, 40/50, 80/100 |
How to work out 8 out of 10
Divide the score by the total, then multiply by 100: 8 ÷ 10 = 0.8 → 80%. A faster way on a 10-point test: multiply the score by 10 (8 × 10 = 80). The letter grade is based on the exact percentage, before any rounding.
Scores near 8 out of 10
| Score | Percentage | Grade | Plus/minus |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 100% | A | A+ |
| 9/10 | 90% | A | A− |
| 8/10 | 80% | B | B− |
| 7/10 | 70% | C | C− |
| 6/10 | 60% | D | D− |
| 5/10 | 50% | F | F |
See every score from 0 to 10 in the full grading chart out of 10.
What if the test is curved?
- Flat curve (+2 points): 10/10 = 100% (A).
- Top score set to 100% (if the highest score in class was 9): 8 ÷ 9 = 88.89% (B).
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Frequently asked questions
What grade is 8 out of 10?
8 out of 10 is 80%. That is a B on the standard 10-point scale (A 90, B 80, C 70, D 60) and a B− on a common plus/minus scale.
What is 8/10 as a percentage?
Divide 8 by 10 and multiply by 100: 8 ÷ 10 × 100 = 80%.
Is 8 out of 10 a good grade?
Yes. 80% is a solid B, above average on most tests, with 2 points missed out of 10.
Is 8 out of 10 an A?
No. An A usually needs 90%, which is 9 out of 10. 8/10 is 1 point short.
What GPA is 8 out of 10?
On an unweighted 4.0 scale, 80% is 2.7 on a plus/minus scale (B−) and 3.0 on a plain A–F scale (B).