What Grade Is a 66%?
A 66% is a D on the standard US grading scale, worth 1.0 on the 4.0 GPA scale.
66% in every system
| 10-point scale | D (63–66%) |
|---|---|
| 7-point scale | F |
| GPA (4.0) | 1.0 |
| Honors / AP GPA | 1.5 / 2.0 |
| Passing? | Yes (60% and up) |
Scores that equal 66%
| Out of | Points for 66% | Can miss |
|---|---|---|
| 20 (quiz) | 13.2 | 6 |
| 25 (test) | 16.5 | 8 |
| 50 (test) | 33 | 17 |
| 100 (exam) | 66 | 34 |
Check any score in the test grade calculator or the percentage grade calculator. If this is your class grade going into a final, the final grade calculator shows what you need to move up.
Does rounding apply?
Many teachers round to the nearest whole percent, so an 65.5 often becomes a 66. Others truncate. The syllabus or teacher decides; the full table is on the GPA scale chart.
66% grade questions
What letter grade is a 66%?
A 66% is a D on the standard US 10-point scale, but a F at schools that use a 7-point scale.
What GPA is a 66%?
66% earns 1.0 grade points on the 4.0 scale (1.5 in an Honors class and 2.0 in AP/IB on the common weighted scale).
Is a 66% passing?
Yes. 66% is above the usual 60% passing line, although some courses and majors require a C (70%) or better to count toward requirements.
How many questions can I miss to get a 66%?
On a 20-question quiz you need 14 right; on a 50-question test, 33; on 100 questions, 66.