What Grade Is a 78%?
A 78% is a C+ on the standard US grading scale, worth 2.3 on the 4.0 GPA scale.
78% in every system
| 10-point scale | C+ (77–79%) |
|---|---|
| 7-point scale | C |
| GPA (4.0) | 2.3 |
| Honors / AP GPA | 2.8 / 3.3 |
| Passing? | Yes (60% and up) |
Scores that equal 78%
| Out of | Points for 78% | Can miss |
|---|---|---|
| 20 (quiz) | 15.6 | 4 |
| 25 (test) | 19.5 | 5 |
| 50 (test) | 39 | 11 |
| 100 (exam) | 78 | 22 |
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 77.5 often becomes a 78. Others truncate. The syllabus or teacher decides; the full table is on the GPA scale chart.
78% grade questions
What letter grade is a 78%?
A 78% is a C+ on the standard US 10-point scale.
What GPA is a 78%?
78% earns 2.3 grade points on the 4.0 scale (2.8 in an Honors class and 3.3 in AP/IB on the common weighted scale).
Is a 78% passing?
Yes. 78% is above the usual 60% passing line.
How many questions can I miss to get a 78%?
On a 20-question quiz you need 16 right; on a 50-question test, 39; on 100 questions, 78.