Test Grade Calculator from Points

Convert points earned into a percent and letter grade.

Test Score Inputs

Enter points from a quiz, exam, assignment, or worksheet.

The score received, including extra credit if any.

The maximum points possible before extra credit.

Grading Context

Letter grades are estimates unless your class scale matches this one.

The percentage calculation is universal, but letter-grade thresholds vary by class, teacher, district, and institution. Use your syllabus scale when it differs.

Your Test Grade

Percentage score, letter grade, and points summary.

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Percentage
Points earned divided by total
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Letter Grade
Common plus/minus scale
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Points Missed
Points below total
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Extra Credit
Points above total

Score Breakdown

Points Earned
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Total Points
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Points Per 1%
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Letter Threshold
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How The Test Grade Calculator Works

A score percentage is earned points divided by total points.

Divide points

Points earned are divided by total possible points to get the raw score ratio.

Convert to percent

The raw ratio is multiplied by 100 to show the familiar percentage grade.

Estimate letter grade

The percentage is mapped to a common letter-grade scale for quick context.

Test Grade Calculator FAQ

Common questions about point scores, percentages, and letter grades.

How is a test grade percentage calculated?

Divide points earned by total points possible, then multiply by 100 to get the percentage score.

Can points earned be higher than total points?

Yes. The calculator treats scores above the total as extra credit and shows the percent above 100%.

Which letter grade scale is used?

This page uses a common plus/minus letter-grade scale. Your school or teacher may use different thresholds.