59% Grade

What grade is 59%?

A 59 percent grade is a F letter grade. A letter grade F means unsatisfactory performance in a class or on a test. A grade of F is a failing grade. Any percentage score in the 59 or lower range is an F on the grade scale table.

59% grade to GPA

A 59 converts to a 0.0 GPA. All percent grades 59 or lower are in the 0.0 range. GPA is determined from a percent grade by consulting the GPA conversion table.

Is a 59 a F or D-?

A 59 is a F and is one percentage point below being a D-. The cutoff for a D- is a 60 minimum. However, teachers may sometimes give students the benefit of the doubt and round up to a D-. This is especially true if your percentage is a fraction above a 59, like a 59.5, 59.75 or 59.9. If the F is rounded up you would benefit from an additional 0.3 grade points in your GPA calculation. This is especially important with a 59 because the decision to give a D- or F is the difference between passing or failing.

Common scores which result in a 59

Aside from 59 out of 100, there are numerous ways students can end up with 59% grades. Here are scales for common number of test questions that can lead to a 59 grade.

Grades in the 59 Range

Percent	Earned	Possible	Grade
59.05	62	105	F
59.09	65	110	F
59.13	68	115	F
59.17	71	120	F
59.2	74	125	F
59.23	77	130	F
59.26	80	135	F
59.29	83	140	F
59.31	86	145	F
59.33	89	150	F