Printable Grading Charts (5 to 100 Questions)
One-page grade charts that list every possible score with its percentage and letter grade. View them online or download them as an image or PDF for free.
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Each chart fits on one US Letter page and shows every score on the test, from a perfect paper down to zero, with the percentage and the letter grade next to it. Tape one to your desk, keep one in your grade book or hand it to a substitute. The charts use the common plus/minus scale: A- starts at 90%, B- at 80%, C- at 70% and D- at 60%.
- View image shows the chart full size on this page. You can also click any chart to enlarge it.
- Download image saves the chart to your device for free, ready to print or share.
- Download PDF creates a black-and-white, print-ready US Letter PDF in your browser. There is no account and no fee.
- Pick the test length that matches your test, then print the PDF on US Letter paper.
Choose a chart
5-question grade chart
5 right is an A- or better. Each question is worth 20%. Every score from 5 down to 0.
10-question grade chart
9 right is an A- or better. Each question is worth 10%. Every score from 10 down to 0.
15-question grade chart
14 right is an A- or better. Each question is worth 6.67%. Every score from 15 down to 0.
20-question grade chart
18 right is an A- or better. Each question is worth 5%. Every score from 20 down to 0.
25-question grade chart
23 right is an A- or better. Each question is worth 4%. Every score from 25 down to 0.
30-question grade chart
27 right is an A- or better. Each question is worth 3.33%. Every score from 30 down to 0.
50-question grade chart
45 right is an A- or better. Each question is worth 2%. Every score from 50 down to 0.
100-question grade chart
90 right is an A- or better. Each question is worth 1%. Every score from 100 down to 0.
What is on each chart
- Every possible score from a perfect paper down to 0 right, with the number wrong beside it.
- The exact percentage for each score, with no rounding before the letter is chosen.
- The plus/minus letter grade, and the plain A to F letter for schools that do not use plus and minus grades.
- The cutoffs and the value of each question in a short note at the bottom of the page.
Tips for using a printed chart
- Print in black and white. The charts are plain text and lines, so they save ink and photocopy cleanly.
- Print at 100% scale. On A4 paper, choose “Fit to page” in the print dialog.
- Write on it. Circle the cutoffs for your class or note your own rounding rule in the margin.
- Keep the online chart handy. The View page also lists how many questions each letter allows you to miss.
Need a different test length or scale?
The printable charts cover the most common test lengths with the standard plus/minus scale. For any other number of questions, use the Easy Grader or the test grade calculator. For a different scale, try the letter grade calculator, and read grading scales explained to see how schools differ.
Browse every grading scale
See the full table, examples and cutoffs for each test length.
All grading scalesFrequently asked questions
Are the printable grading charts free?
Yes. You can view every chart and download the PDF for free. You do not need an account.
What paper size are the PDFs?
US Letter (8.5 by 11 inches). On A4 paper, print with “Fit to page” selected.
Which grading scale do the charts use?
The common plus/minus scale: A+ from 97%, A from 93%, A- from 90%, B+ from 87%, B from 83%, B- from 80%, C+ from 77%, C from 73%, C- from 70%, D+ from 67%, D from 63%, D- from 60%, and F below 60%. Each chart also shows the plain 10-point letter.
Can I change the cutoffs on the chart?
The downloads use the fixed standard scale. If your school uses different cutoffs, use the letter grade calculator to convert a percentage with your own scale.
Should I download the image or the PDF?
Use the image to share a chart on a screen or in a document. Use the PDF to print, because it stays sharp at any size and fits on one page. The PDF is created in your browser, so nothing is uploaded.
My download did not start. What should I do?
Check that your browser is not blocking downloads from this site, then try again. You can also press View image, then right-click or long-press the picture and choose Save image.