Percent to Letter Grade
Map a percent to a letter under common scales.
86% =
B
+1.00% for B+
Standard (US) bands
A+: 97%+
A: 93%+
A-: 90%+
B+: 87%+
B: 83%+
B-: 80%+
C+: 77%+
C: 73%+
C-: 70%+
D+: 67%+
D: 63%+
D-: 60%+
F: 0%+
Different schools and instructors use different cutoffs. The standard scale here uses A=93, A-=90, etc., which is the most common US convention. Some places use a strict 90/80/70 ten-point scale; some use plus/minus only at the top end. Always check your syllabus.
About
Enter a percentage and pick a grading scale: standard US (A=93), ten-point (A=90), or UK class (1st = 70). Get the letter and how many points you'd need for the next tier up.
How to use
- Enter your percent.
- Pick a scale.
- Read the letter.
FAQ
Why do scales differ?+
Each school sets its own. Most US universities use 93/90 for A/A-, but high schools often use a strict 90/80/70 ten-point scale. UK degrees use a 4-tier classification: First, 2:1, 2:2, Third.