Abitur Grading Calculator
Enter your courses with grade points (0–15) to get total and average points and an approximate Abitur grade with its verbal rating.
Note: These calculations are for informational purposes only and do not replace professional tax or financial advice. All information without guarantee.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How is the Abitur grade calculated?
The Abitur grade is calculated from course grades in the qualification phase (two-thirds of the total) and the five Abitur exams (one-third). Maximum 900 points, minimum 300 points to pass.
What is the conversion from Abitur points to the final grade?
The final grade is calculated as: grade = (17/3) - (points / 180). A perfect 900 points yields 1.0, while 300 points yields 4.0. Below 300 points means failing the Abitur.
Why might my actual Abitur grade differ from the calculator's result?
The calculator takes the simple average of the course points you enter and converts it with grade = 17/3 − average points / 3 – an approximation. In the real Abitur, the five examination components in Block II are weighted fourfold (max. 300 points), and each state decides which courses count in Block I (max. 600 points). As with the official average grade, the result is truncated after the first decimal place, not rounded: 720 of 900 points give 17/3 − 720/180 = 1.67, and the certificate shows 1.6.
Guide
What is the Abitur Grading Calculator?
The Abitur grading calculator computes the Abitur grade from the total points achieved in the qualification phase.
How does the Abitur Grading Calculator work?
Enter your total points (min. 300, max. 900). The calculator determines the Abitur grade using the formula: grade = 17/3 - points/180. The grade is rounded to one decimal place.
Key Data and Facts
Points range: 300-900. Formula: grade = 17/3 - points/180. Minimum points: 300 (grade 4.0). Best grade 1.0: from 823 points. Average Abitur grade 2024: approx. 2.3.
Step-by-Step Guide
How to calculate your Abitur grade step by step: 1. Enter your total points – the sum of all points from the qualification phase (Block I and Block II). 2. Valid range: A minimum of 300 points (= grade 4.0) and a maximum of 900 points (= grade 1.0) are possible. 3. Formula: Abitur grade = 17/3 - total points / 180. The result is rounded to one decimal place. 4. Key thresholds: 1.0 from 823 points, 1.5 from 733 points, 2.0 from 643 points, 2.5 from 553 points, 3.0 from 463 points, 3.5 from 373 points, 4.0 from 300 points. 5. Block I (course semesters): At least 200 points in at least 40 courses, of which no more than 20 % may be below 5 points. Block II (exams): At least 100 points in 5 examination subjects. 6. Tip: For NC degree programs such as medicine (approx. 1.0) or psychology (approx. 1.2-1.5), calculate the required number of points early on.
Calculation Example
720 points: Abitur grade = 17/3 - 720/180 = 5.667 - 4.0 = 1.667 → truncated after the first decimal (not rounded): 1.6. 480 points: Abitur grade = 5.667 - 2.667 = 3.0.
Sources
Official sources
Calculations are based on applicable German laws and official data:
Full methodology at Methodology.
Reviewed by Konstantin Iakovlev · Last updated:
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