How do you calculate a weighted grade?

A weighted grade accounts for the different importance of each assignment. Formula: Weighted Grade = Σ(score_percentage × weight) / Σ(weights). Example: If an assignment worth 30% gets 80% and a final exam worth 70% gets 90%, the final grade = (80×30 + 90×70) / (30+70) = (2400 + 6300) / 100 = 87%. The weights do not need to sum to 100 — the calculator normalises them automatically.

What is a First Class degree in the UK?

In the UK university system, a First Class Honours (1st) is awarded for an overall mark of 70% or above. An Upper Second (2:1) is 60–69%, a Lower Second (2:2) is 50–59%, and a Third Class (3rd) is 40–49%. Below 40% is a fail. The 2:1 (60%+) is often the minimum threshold required by UK graduate employers and postgraduate programmes.

How does the German grading scale work?

Germany uses a 1–6 scale where 1 (Sehr gut / Very good) is the best grade and 6 (Ungenügend / Insufficient) is the worst — the opposite of most English-speaking countries. A pass is typically 4 (Ausreichend / Sufficient) or above. In universities, the scale is often expressed as 1.0–4.0 with decimals (e.g. 1.3, 2.7). A GPA equivalent of 1.5 or better is considered excellent for German academic applications.

What is a High Distinction in Australia?

Australian universities use a 5-tier system: High Distinction (HD) = 85–100%, Distinction (D) = 75–84%, Credit (CR) = 65–74%, Pass (P) = 50–64%, and Fail (F) = below 50%. Thresholds vary slightly by institution — some universities set HD at 80% and some at 85%. Australian grades are generally not directly convertible to US GPA without using a conversion table, as the marking culture is different (70%+ in Australia is equivalent to an A in the US).

📚 Weighted Grades🌍 6 Grading Scales🎓 US · UK · DE · FR · NL · AU

Grade Calculator

Calculate your weighted final grade for any course. Add assignments with different scores and weights, then see your result on any international grading scale.

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Weighted grade formula: Sum each (score ÷ max × weight), then divide by total weight. An 85% on a 30-weight assignment + 90% on a 70-weight exam = 88.5% overall. Weights don't need to add to 100 — the calculator normalises automatically.

Grading Scale

Assignment	Score	Out of	Weight %

International Grading Scales Compared

Score %	🇺🇸 US	🇬🇧 UK	🇩🇪 Germany	🇫🇷 France	🇦🇺 Australia
90–100%	A	First (1st)	1 (Sehr gut)	16–20/20	HD
80–89%	B	Upper 2nd (2:1)	2 (Gut)	14–16/20	D
70–79%	C	Lower 2nd (2:2)	3 (Befr.)	12–14/20	CR
60–69%	D	Third (3rd)	4 (Ausreich.)	10–12/20	P
<60%	F (Fail)	Fail (<40%)	5–6 (Fail)	<10/20	F (Fail)

Key Grading Scale Facts

US (A–F): The most widely recognised internationally. An A is 90%+, but individual professors may use a curve. GPA of 3.5+ (A–) is typically required for honour rolls.
UK (Honours): A 2:1 (60%+) is the standard threshold for postgraduate study and most professional jobs. 70%+ for a First is notably harder to achieve than a US "A" because UK marking culture is stricter.
Germany (1–6): Note the inversion — 1 is the best. International students often confuse this. A German "2" is equivalent to an A– in the US, not a B.
France (20-point): Getting 18–20/20 is exceptionally rare. The system is intentionally demanding. 10/20 is the pass mark. A 14/20 is considered excellent.
Netherlands (1–10): 6 is the pass mark. Marks of 9–10 are very rare; 8 is considered excellent. Dutch universities use half-points (e.g. 7.5).
Australia (HD–F): Australian markers are known to be generous at the Pass level but strict at HD. A raw percentage of 75% in Australia may represent harder work than 90% in the US system.

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