✓ Updated for 2026-27

Grade percentage calculator

Turn any score into a percentage and letter grade. Enter the points you earned and the points possible, or switch to "Questions wrong" for a test.

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  • Works for US, Canada & Australia
  • Private: grades stay on your device

Points to percentage

How to convert points to a percentage

Percentage = points earned ÷ points possible × 100

Examples

ScorePercentageLetter
18 / 2090%A-
42 / 5084%B
33 / 4082.5%B-
71 / 9078.9%C+
145 / 20072.5%C-
56 / 8070%C-

Percentage to letter grade

The standard US scale used here: A 93–100, 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 below 60. Some schools use a simpler 10-point scale (90 A, 80 B, 70 C, 60 D) and many Canadian universities give an A- from 80%.

From one score to your class grade

A single test percentage isn’t your class grade. To combine several scores with their weights, use the grade calculator. If you’re a teacher grading a stack of tests, the teacher grader builds a full chart for any number of questions.

Frequently asked questions

How do I calculate my grade percentage?

Divide the points you earned by the points possible and multiply by 100. 42 out of 50 is 42 ÷ 50 × 100 = 84%.

What letter grade is 84%?

On the standard US scale 84% is a B (83–86%). On a 10-point scale with no plus or minus it is also a B (80–89%).

How many points do I need for an A?

The table under the result lists the minimum points for an A (90%), B (80%), C (70%) and D (60%) on your assignment.

Can I get more than 100%?

Yes, if there was extra credit. Enter the points you earned even if they are higher than the points possible.

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