What Grade Is 60 out of 100?
60 out of 100 is 60% — a D- on the standard US scale, a below-average score.
- Percentage60%
- Letter gradeD-
- Missed40 pts
- For an A (90%)90/100
Score breakdown for a 100-point test
| Score | Percent | Letter |
|---|---|---|
| 90/100 | 90% | A- |
| 80/100 | 80% | B- |
| 70/100 | 70% | C- |
| 60/100 | 60% | D- |
How this is calculated
Divide the points earned by the points possible and multiply by 100: 60 ÷ 100 × 100 = 60%. On the common 10-point-band scale that lands in the D- range — you'd have needed 90/100 to reach the A band.
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.
Do these calculators store my grades?
No. Everything is computed in your browser the moment you press Calculate — nothing is uploaded, saved or seen by anyone else. Refresh the page and it's gone.