Grade Percentage Calculator
Convert points into a percentage grade
Enter your points earned and points possible to get your grade percentage. Optionally add a target percentage to see what you still need.
Grade percentage calculator for points-based scoring
This calculator converts a points score into a percentage grade. If your assignment, quiz, or exam is marked as “points earned out of points possible,” your percentage is the clearest way to compare results across different tasks.
Enter your points earned and the total points possible, then calculate. You will get your percentage and an estimated letter grade using a common A–F scale.
If you want to hit a specific target (for example 75%), you can enter a target percentage to estimate how many more points you need, based on the same points possible value you entered.
Assumptions and how to use this calculator
- Percentage is calculated as (points earned ÷ points possible) × 100.
- The “estimated letter grade” uses a common scale: A ≥ 90, B ≥ 80, C ≥ 70, D ≥ 60, otherwise F.
- If you have extra credit and your points earned exceed points possible, the percentage may be over 100%.
- The target calculation assumes the same “points possible” total and does not account for future assignments unless you update the totals.
- If you do not enter a target percentage, the calculator will only show your current grade.
Common questions
How do I calculate my grade percentage?
Divide your points earned by the total points possible, then multiply by 100. This calculator does that automatically.
What if my teacher uses a different letter grade scale?
The letter grade here is an estimate using a common A–F scale. If your school uses plus/minus grades or different cutoffs, use the percentage result and apply your school’s scale.
Can my percentage be over 100%?
Yes. If you earned extra credit or bonus points, your points earned can exceed points possible, which produces a percentage above 100%.
What does “points needed to reach target” mean?
It estimates how many additional points you would need to reach your target percentage, based on the same total points possible you entered.
Does this work for weighted grades?
No. This is a points-to-percentage calculator for one score. If your course grade is weighted across categories, you need a weighted grade calculator.