17 out of 21 as a percentage
17 out of 21 is 80.95%, a B− on the standard grading scale. Passing at both 60% and 70%.
How it's calculated: 17 ÷ 21 = 0.8095, and 0.8095 × 100 = 80.95%.
17/21 on other grading scales
Compare the scalesGrading chart for a 21-question test
Every possible score on a 21-question test, by number wrong. Teachers: open it in the EZ grader to print it.
Questions about 17/21
Is 17 out of 21 a good grade?
Yes. It's a B− (80.95%): above average on most US scales and a passing grade everywhere. 18 out of 21 (85.71%) would make it a B.
Is 17 out of 21 passing?
Yes. 80.95% passes at both 60% (the usual D− cutoff) and 70% (the C cutoff many colleges use for pass/fail and major courses).
What is 17/21 as a GPA?
On a 4.0 scale, a B− (80.95%) is worth 2.7 grade points. If your school doesn't use + and − grades, it's a B, worth 3.0. See the full GPA scale.
How much will a 17/21 affect my grade?
It depends on how much the test counts. If it's 10% of your grade and you have a 90% now, a 80.95% takes you to 89.1% (down 0.9 points). If it's worth 20%, you'd land at 88.19%. For a final exam, use the final grade calculator.