Grade Percentage Calculator
Convert raw points (correct vs total or earned vs possible) into a final percentage with letter grade, plus/minus band, pass/fail status, and the points you need to reach the next letter. Supports optional partial credit with a per-question breakdown.
Points Needed for a Letter Grade
| Points possible | A threshold | B threshold | C threshold |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | 19.4 | 16 | 14 |
| 50 | 48.5 | 40 | 35 |
| 100 | 97 | 80 | 70 |
| 150 | 145.5 | 120 | 105 |
| 200 | 194 | 160 | 140 |
Frequently Asked Questions about the Grade Percentage Calculator
How does this grade percentage calculator work?
Enter the points you earned and the points possible. The formula is (pointsEarned / pointsPossible) x 100, rounded to two decimal places. You get back the percentage, this calculator's 10-point letter grade (A 90+, B 80-89, C 70-79, D 60-69, F below 60), its plus/minus mapping (A+ 97+, A 93-96, A- 90-92, B+ 87-89, and so on), a pass/fail flag at the calculator's 60 percent default, and the number of additional points you would need to reach the next letter.
What is the difference between the 10-point and plus/minus letter grade?
The 10-point scale groups every 10 percent into a single letter: A is 90 and above, B is 80 to 89, C is 70 to 79, D is 60 to 69, F is below 60. The plus/minus scale slices each letter into narrower bands, so 92 percent is an A- rather than an A. These are calculator reference mappings, not national standards. Use the scale and cutoffs in your syllabus.
How does the partial credit mode work?
Toggle Partial credit per question on and paste a JSON list of rows like {"questionId": "Q1", "awarded": 3.5, "possible": 5}. The calculator sums the awarded values for total points earned, sums the possible values for total points possible, and computes the percentage from those totals. Each row must have a unique questionId, non-negative awarded, possible greater than zero, and awarded cannot exceed possible. The per-question breakdown shows each row alongside its individual percent so you can see which questions cost you the most.
When does a score count as passing?
This calculator sets its pass flag at 60%. That is an internal default, not a standard US rule. Courses, programs, and professional requirements may set a different passing score, so use your syllabus or program handbook for the official result.
What does the next-letter hint actually mean?
It tells you the minimum additional raw points you would need so the resulting percentage hits the next plus/minus band. For example, with 80 points out of 100 (a B-), reaching the B+ cutoff at 87 percent needs 87 points total, which is 7 more raw points. The calculator computes this against the total points possible, so a 50-point test moves through bands faster than a 200-point test: each percentage point is worth fewer raw points when there are fewer points on offer.
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