Grading scales

What letter grade is 98%?

98% is an A on the standard grading scale, an A+ with plus and minus grades, and an A on the stricter 7-point scale. On a 4.0 scale that is a 4.0 GPA.

Letter grade
Astandard A–F
Plus and minus
A+4.0 GPA
7-point scale
A4.0 GPA
GPA
4.0on a 4.0 scale
Passing
Yesat a 60% pass mark

What 98% means

  • 98% means 98 out of every 100 points, or 98 correct answers on a 100-question test.
  • It is 8 points above the lowest A (90%) on the standard scale.
  • It is the highest possible score.
  • Yes. It is an A, the top grade on the standard US scale.

98% on three grading scales

ScaleCutoffsLetterGPA
Standard A–FA 90, B 80, C 70, D 60A4.0
Plus and minusA 93, A− 90, B+ 87, B 83, B− 80 …A+4.0
7-pointA 93, B 85, C 77, D 70A4.0

Which scale applies depends on your school or teacher; the syllabus usually says. The grading scales guide has every range.

98% on common test lengths

The score that gives exactly 98%, or the two closest scores when no whole number of correct answers does.

QuestionsScorePercentage
109 out of 10 or 10 out of 1090% or 100%
2019 out of 20 or 20 out of 2095% or 100%
2524 out of 25 or 25 out of 2596% or 100%
3029 out of 30 or 30 out of 3096.67% or 100%
4039 out of 40 or 40 out of 4097.5% or 100%
5049 out of 5098% exactly
10098 out of 10098% exactly

Grade a whole test with a chart for 10, 20, 25 or 50 questions.

Questions about 98%

Is 98% an A or an A+?

98% is an A on the standard scale and an A+ with plus and minus grades, which runs from 97% to 100%.

Is 98% a good grade?

Yes. It is an A, the top grade on the standard US scale.

What GPA is 98%?

4.0 on a 4.0 scale as an A, or 4.0 if your school uses plus and minus grades (A+). Your school’s own grade points decide your GPA.

Is 98% passing?

Yes, at schools that pass 60% and above.