Grade Percentage Calculator
Quickly find your grade percentage by entering the points you earned and the total points possible.
Example: 18/20 = 90.0%
Precision Analysis
*Showing the impact of gaining or losing just one point on your overall performance.
Grade Percentage Formula
To find a grade percentage, you divide the earned points by the total possible points and multiply by 100.
- 1Divide Points
Divide your earned score by the maximum potential score.
- 2Multiply by 100
Multiply the resulting decimal by 100 to get a percentage.
- 3Compare to Scale
Reference the result against your school's specific grading scale.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I calculate a percentage of a number?
To find the percentage of a number, divide the percentage by 100 and then multiply the result by the number.
What is an "A" as a percentage?
In most US schools, an "A" is typically 90% or higher. However, some scales consider 93% or higher to be an A.
What is a 4.0 GPA?
A 4.0 GPA is a perfect score, representing straight As across all courses.
Percentage Reference Table
| Letter Grade | Percentage | GPA Scale | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| A+ | 97–100% | 4.0 | Exceptional |
| A | 93–96% | 4.0 | Excellent |
| A- | 90–92% | 3.7 | Very Good |
| B+ | 87–89% | 3.3 | Above Average |
| B | 83–86% | 3.0 | Good |
| B- | 80–82% | 2.7 | Above Average |
| C+ | 77–79% | 2.3 | Average |
| C | 73–76% | 2.0 | Satisfactory |
| C- | 70–72% | 1.7 | Below Average |
| D+ | 67–69% | 1.3 | Poor |
| D | 63–66% | 1.0 | Poor |
| D- | 60–62% | 0.7 | Barely Passing |
| F | 0–59% | 0.0 | Failing |
Did you know?
Standard US grading usually follows a round-up policy for decimals of 0.5 or higher. For example, an 89.5% often appears as an "A" on your final transcript at many institutions.