What Grade Is a 3/8?

3/8 = 37.5%, which is an F on both the standard and plus/minus scales. That is 5 wrong out of 8.

37.5%3 out of 8
Standard
F
Plus / minus
F
Wrong
5

3 ÷ 8 × 100 = 37.5% ≈ 38%

How to calculate 3 out of 8

3 ÷ 8 × 100 = 37.5%

Divide the number right by the total and multiply by 100. Teachers usually round to the nearest whole percent, so3/8 is recorded as 38% — an F on the standard 90/80/70/60 scale and an F on a plus/minus scale. Each question is worth 12.5%, so 5 wrongcost 62.5 points.

Nearby scores out of 8

  • 1/8 is 12.5% (F)
  • 2/8 is 25% (F)
  • 4/8 is 50% (F)
  • 5/8 is 62.5% (D)

3 out of nearby totals

Grade a whole test of 8

See the full grading chart for 8 questions for every score out of 8, or open the Easy Grader with 8 questions to mark each paper, add half points and use your own scale.

Frequently asked questions

What grade is a 3/8?

3/8 is 37.5%, which rounds to 38% — an F on the standard 90/80/70/60 scale and an F on a plus/minus scale.

What is 3 out of 8 as a percentage?

37.5%. Divide 3 by 8 and multiply by 100: 3 ÷ 8 × 100 = 37.5%. Rounded to a whole number that is 38%.

Is 3/8 passing?

No. 3/8 rounds to 38%, below the usual 60% pass mark, so it is an F. You need at least 5 out of 8 to pass.

How many questions were missed on a 3/8?

5 out of 8. Each question is worth 12.5%, so 5 wrong takes 62.5% off a perfect score.