Grade Points Calculator
Convert school grades to grade points and vice versa. For upper secondary school. Suitable for all federal states and school types in Germany.
Table
| Points | Grade |
|---|---|
| 15 | 1+ |
| 14 | 1 |
| 13 | 1- |
| 12 | 2+ |
| 11 | 2 |
| 10 | 2- |
| 9 | 3+ |
| 8 | 3 |
| 7 | 3- |
| 6 | 4+ |
| 5 | 4 |
| 4 | 4- |
| 3 | 5+ |
| 2 | 5 |
| 1 | 5- |
| 0 | 6 |
Note: These calculations are for informational purposes only and do not replace professional tax or financial advice. All information without guarantee.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do grade points work in the German Oberstufe?
In upper secondary school, the 1-6 grades are replaced by 0-15 points: 15-13 = very good, 12-10 = good, 9-7 = satisfactory, 6-4 = adequate, 3-1 = poor, 0 = very poor.
How do I convert grade points to standard grades?
Divide the grade points by 3 and subtract from 6. For example, 12 points: (17 - 12) / 3 = 1.67, approximately a grade of 1.7. Or use the formula: grade = (17 - points) / 3.
What is the Grade Points Calculator?
The grade points calculator converts school grades into grade points (upper secondary/Abitur) and vice versa.
How does the Grade Points Calculator work?
Enter a school grade or grade points. The calculator converts: grade 1+ = 15 points, 1 = 14, 1- = 13, ... down to 6 = 0 points. The points average is converted to the Abitur grade.
Key Data and Facts
Grade points: 15 (1+) to 0 (6). Conversion Abitur grade: points / 3 then inversion. 4 points (grade 4-) = pass threshold. Abitur grade = 17/3 - points/180.
Step-by-Step Guide
How to use den Notenpunkte-Rechner step by step: 1. Eingabeart choose -- Schulnote (1+ bis 6) oder Notenpunkte (0 bis 15). 2. Wert enter -- der Rechner konvertiert sofort. 3. Zuordnungstabelle: 15 P. = 1+, 14 P. = 1, 13 P. = 1-, 12 P. = 2+, 11 P. = 2, 10 P. = 2-, 9 P. = 3+, 8 P. = 3, 7 P. = 3-, 6 P. = 4+, 5 P. = 4, 4 P. = 4-, 3 P. = 5+, 2 P. = 5, 1 P. = 5-, 0 P. = 6. 4. Bestehensgrenze: 4 Punkte (Note 4-) ist die Mindestpunktzahl zum Bestehen. In Abiturpruefungen muessen bestimmte Mindestpunktzahlen erreicht werden. 5. Abi-Schnitt calculate: Die Formel lautet Abi-Note = 17/3 - Punktsumme/180 (bei max. 900 Punkten). 6. Haeufige Anwendungen: Oberstufenschueler koennen ihren Zwischenstand calculate, Abiturschnitt schaetzen und pruefen, ob Mindestanforderungen erfuellt sind. Tipp: In der Qualifikationsphase zaehlen alle Kurse -- auch 5 Punkte reichen zum Bestehen.
Calculation Example
Note 2+ = 12 Punkte. 10 Punkte = Note 2-. Abitur mit 660 Punkten: Note = 17/3 - 660/180 = 5,667 - 3,667 = 2,0.
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