Percentage Grade Calculator
Convert any score to a percentage, letter grade, and GPA equivalent.
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Grade Calculator
Enter your points to calculate your percentage grade, letter grade, and GPA
How to Calculate Percentage Grades
Guide
Basic Formula
Percentage = (Points Earned ÷ Points Possible) × 100
For example, if you earned 85 points out of 100 possible points, your percentage would be:
(85 ÷ 100) × 100 = 85%
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Enter the number of points you earned on the assignment or test
- Enter the total number of points possible
- Select your preferred grading scale (Standard or Plus/Minus)
- Click "Calculate Grade"
- View your percentage, letter grade, and GPA equivalent
Standard Grading Scale
A
90-100%
Excellent
B
80-89%
Good
C
70-79%
Satisfactory
D
60-69%
Passing
F
0-59%
Failing
Plus/Minus Grading Scale
A+
97-100%
A
93-96%
A-
90-92%
B+
87-89%
B
83-86%
B-
80-82%
C+
77-79%
C
73-76%
C-
70-72%
D+
67-69%
D
63-66%
D-
60-62%
F
0-59%
Tips for Using This Calculator
For Accuracy
- You can use decimal points for partial credit (e.g., 8.5 out of 10)
- Double-check your input values before calculating
- Use the correct grading scale for your institution
- For weighted grades, calculate each category separately
For Convenience
- Your calculation history is saved locally on your device
- Use the "View Detailed Results" button to see more information
- The "Copy Results" button copies your results to the clipboard
- Click on any history item to reuse those values
Common Percentage Calculations
Find pre-calculated results for common grade combinations. Click on any combination to see detailed results.
Frequently Asked Questions
Grade Visualization
See how different scores affect your grade
0%
F
25%
F
50%
F
75%
C
100%
A
What You Need to Pass
To achieve a passing grade (D or higher), you need to score at least 60% on your assessment.
On a 10-point test:
You need at least 6 points
On a 20-point test:
You need at least 12 points
On a 50-point test:
You need at least 30 points
On a 100-point test:
You need at least 60 points
Quick Search
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Grade Insights
Grade Distribution
A
90-100%
B
80-89%
C
70-79%
D
60-69%
F
0-59%
GPA Impact
Your grade in this course will affect your GPA based on the credit hours. A 3-credit course with an A (4.0) adds 12 grade points to your total.
Study Tips
- • Focus on high-value assignments
- • Track your progress regularly
- • Ask for help early if struggling
- • Review feedback on past work
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