What Grade Is 38 out of 40?
38 out of 40 is 95% — an A on the standard US scale, an excellent score.
- Percentage95%
- Letter gradeA
- Missed2 pts
- For an A (90%)36/40
Score breakdown for a 40-point test
| Score | Percent | Letter |
|---|---|---|
| 36/40 | 90% | A- |
| 32/40 | 80% | B- |
| 28/40 | 70% | C- |
| 38/40 | 95% | A |
How this is calculated
Divide the points earned by the points possible and multiply by 100: 38 ÷ 40 × 100 = 95%. On the common 10-point-band scale that lands in the A range.
Common questions
What's a passing grade in college?
Usually a D (60%) technically passes, but 'passing' and 'counting' differ: many majors require a C or better in core courses, prerequisites often demand a C, and anything below a C can trigger a retake requirement. Financial aid typically also requires a 2.0 GPA overall. Check your program's rules, not just the university minimum.
Why does my school's GPA differ from this one?
Schools differ on three things: whether A+ counts as 4.3 or 4.0, whether plus/minus grades are used at all, and whether honors/AP courses are weighted above 4.0. This calculator uses the most common unweighted convention (A+ = 4.0, minus/plus in 0.3 steps). Your registrar's number is the official one.