42 out of 102 = 41.18%

If you scored 42 points out of a possible 102 points, your percentage grade is 41.18%, which is a F letter grade with a GPA of 0.0.

Percentage
41.18%
Letter Grade
F

Standard US Scale

GPA
0.0

4.0 Scale

Grade Assessment
Understanding what your grade means

Grade Description

Unsatisfactory - Does not meet minimum requirements and needs substantial improvement.

Improvement Tips

  • Schedule a meeting with your teacher immediately
  • Consider intensive tutoring or academic support services
  • Rebuild your foundation with basic concepts first
  • Develop better study habits and time management skills
  • Ask for extra credit opportunities if available
Grade Scale
Your grade highlighted in the standard scale

Detailed Grade Table

GradeCorrectIncorrectPercent
A+99 to 1020 to 397.00 to 100.00
A95 to 984 to 793.00 to 96.99
A-92 to 948 to 1090.00 to 92.99
B+89 to 9111 to 1387.00 to 89.99
B85 to 8814 to 1783.00 to 86.99
B-82 to 8418 to 2080.00 to 82.99
C+79 to 8121 to 2377.00 to 79.99
C75 to 7824 to 2773.00 to 76.99
C-72 to 7428 to 3070.00 to 72.99
D+69 to 7131 to 3367.00 to 69.99
D65 to 6834 to 3763.00 to 66.99
D-62 to 6438 to 4060.00 to 62.99
F0 to 6141 to 1020.00 to 59.99

Your grade of 41.18% (F) is highlighted in the table above. The "Correct" and "Incorrect" columns show the equivalent number of questions for your total of 102 points.

How to calculate 42 out of 102 as a percentage

To calculate 42 out of 102 as a percentage, you divide 42 by 102 and then multiply by 100:

(42 ÷ 102) × 100 = 41.18%

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 (42) by the total points possible (102):
    42 ÷ 102 = 0.4118
  2. Multiply the result by 100 to get the percentage:
    0.4118 × 100 = 41.18%
  3. Convert the percentage to a letter grade using the standard scale:
    41.18% = F

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Educational Context
Understanding what this grade means in an educational setting

A score of 42 out of 102 (41.18%) has different implications depending on the educational context:

ContextInterpretation
Homework AssignmentInsufficient understanding, requires review
Quiz or TestInadequate preparation, requires comprehensive review
Final ExamInsufficient understanding of course material
Course GradeBelow acceptable performance standards
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