How it works
How points convert to a grade
Points are converted to a percentage of the maximum, and the grade follows from it.
The limits match our percent-to-grade table: 90 % for a 1, 75 % for a 2, 60 % for a 3 and 50 % for a 4. Less than half of the points means a 5. The minimum points for each grade are rounded up, so a limit never falls below its percentage.
Every school and teacher may set their own limits. Some give a 1 from 85 %, others only from 95 %. The calculator is therefore indicative only. Your school's or teacher's rules always apply.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
- How many points do I need for a 1?
- With the common table, at least 90 % of the maximum: 45 points out of 50, or 27 out of 30. The calculator shows the exact ranges for your test as soon as you enter the maximum.
- How are the limits rounded?
- The minimum points for each grade are rounded up to whole points, or to half points if you turn them on. That way you never get a better grade than the percentage limit allows.
- Do all teachers use the same table?
- No. The 90 / 75 / 60 / 50 % table is the most common, but teachers can adjust the limits. If your school uses a different table, treat the result as indicative.