Test Grade Calculator
Earned ÷ possible → %. Click any i for detail.
Score
Points earned
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Earned
What you got right. |
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Points possible
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Possible
Total points on the test. |
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Rounding
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Round
Display percent decimals. |
How to use this calculator
- Enter points you earned on the test.
- Enter total points possible.
- Pick how many decimals to show on the percent.
- Read percent and a common letter band.
Results explained
Percent is earned ÷ possible × 100. Letter grades use typical US cutoffs (90/80/70/60) but your syllabus may differ.
Quick reference: test scores
42 out of 50 is 84%.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Percent | earned / possible × 100 |
| Typical A | 90–100% |
| Typical B | 80–89% |
| Partial credit | enter earned points as the teacher scored them |
Curved classes and +/- scales override these bands.
How the estimate is built
% = (earned / possible) × 100.
Example scenario
42 / 50 → 84% (often a B).
FAQ
Can the teacher curve?
This page does not curve. Enter adjusted points if your teacher publishes them.
How do semester grades combine tests?
Use weighted averages when categories have different weights.
What if possible is zero?
Division is undefined; enter a positive total.