German Grade Calculator
Convert Your Grades into the German System Easily
This simple tool converts grades in Percentage, GPA (1–10), or American GPA (1.0–4.0) into the German grading scale (1.0–4.0) using the Modified Bavarian Formula.
German Grade Calculator
Convert grades using Modified Bavarian Formula
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Fill in your grades to convert to German grading scale
Your obtained grade
Highest grade in your system
Lowest passing grade
📘 How the Modified Bavarian Formula Works
Understanding the calculation behind German grade conversion
The Formula
📊 Grading Systems Explained
🎓 Grading Practice in Germany
- The German system is reverse: 1.0 = Excellent, 4.0 = Pass, 5.0 = Fail
- Average grade across German universities = ~3.0 (equivalent to a "B" in the US)
- Many top German universities (like TUM) consider 2.5 or better as competitive
🎓 Grading Practice in India
- Most colleges use CGPA (out of 10) or Percentage
- Some elite institutes (IITs, NITs, BITS) follow stricter scales
- Example: A 70% from a stringent college = German GPA 2.8
⚠️ Important Note
Elite German universities often don't accept GPAs above 2.5.
💡 Our Advice
Best practices for German university applications
✅ Do This
- Don't convert unless your target university specifically asks
- Apply with the original grading scale from your bachelor's university
- If your university grading is stringent, highlight:
- • Top grade obtained
- • Your percentile (e.g., Top 10%)
- Add this in your LOR: "Mr/Ms. X was among the top ___ students in our class."
🎯 Context Matters
This context helps admission committees interpret your grades fairly.
"Providing context about your university's grading standards and your relative performance is often more valuable than a simple grade conversion."
📞 Need Help?
Our experts can guide you on whether and how to convert your grades for German applications.