38 out of 40 as a percentage
38 out of 40 is 95%, an A on the standard grading scale. Passing at both 60% and 70%.
How it's calculated: 38 ÷ 40 = 0.95, and 0.95 × 100 = 95%.
38/40 on other grading scales
Compare the scalesGrading chart for a 40-question test
Every possible score on a 40-question test, by number wrong. Teachers: open it in the EZ grader to print it.
Questions about 38/40
Is 38 out of 40 a good grade?
Yes. 38 out of 40 is 95%, an A: an excellent score on any common US grading scale.
Is 38 out of 40 passing?
Yes. 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 38/40 as a GPA?
On a 4.0 scale, an A (95%) is worth 4.0 grade points. If your school doesn't use + and − grades, it's an A, worth 4.0. See the full GPA scale.
How much will a 38/40 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 95% takes you to 90.5% (up 0.5 points). If it's worth 20%, you'd land at 91%. For a final exam, use the final grade calculator.