38 out of 59 = 64.41%

If you scored 38 points out of a possible 59 points, your percentage grade is 64.41%, which is a D letter grade with a GPA of 1.0.

Percentage
64.41%
Letter Grade
D

Standard US Scale

GPA
1.0

4.0 Scale

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Understanding what your grade means

Grade Description

Needs Improvement - Barely meets minimum requirements with significant gaps.

Improvement Tips

  • Meet with your teacher to create an improvement plan
  • Establish a daily study routine with specific goals
  • Find a tutor or study partner to help with challenging topics
  • Break down complex topics into smaller, manageable parts
Grade Scale
Your grade highlighted in the standard scale

Detailed Grade Table

GradeCorrectIncorrectPercent
A+58 to 590 to 197.00 to 100.00
A55 to 572 to 493.00 to 96.99
A-54 to 545 to 590.00 to 92.99
B+52 to 536 to 787.00 to 89.99
B49 to 518 to 1083.00 to 86.99
B-48 to 4811 to 1180.00 to 82.99
C+46 to 4712 to 1377.00 to 79.99
C44 to 4514 to 1573.00 to 76.99
C-42 to 4316 to 1770.00 to 72.99
D+40 to 4118 to 1967.00 to 69.99
D38 to 3920 to 2163.00 to 66.99
D-36 to 3722 to 2360.00 to 62.99
F0 to 3524 to 590.00 to 59.99

Your grade of 64.41% (D) is highlighted in the table above. The "Correct" and "Incorrect" columns show the equivalent number of questions for your total of 59 points.

How to calculate 38 out of 59 as a percentage

To calculate 38 out of 59 as a percentage, you divide 38 by 59 and then multiply by 100:

(38 ÷ 59) × 100 = 64.41%

This calculation gives you your percentage score, which can then be converted to a letter grade based on your school or institution's grading scale.

Step-by-step explanation:

  1. Divide the points earned (38) by the total points possible (59):
    38 ÷ 59 = 0.6441
  2. Multiply the result by 100 to get the percentage:
    0.6441 × 100 = 64.41%
  3. Convert the percentage to a letter grade using the standard scale:
    64.41% = D

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Educational Context
Understanding what this grade means in an educational setting

A score of 38 out of 59 (64.41%) has different implications depending on the educational context:

ContextInterpretation
Homework AssignmentBasic understanding with significant gaps
Quiz or TestMinimal preparation with significant gaps
Final ExamBasic understanding of core concepts
Course GradeMinimal acceptable performance
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