German Grade Calculator (Bavarian Formula)
Convert your Bachelor's, Master's, or foreign GPA to the German 1.0–5.0 academic grading scale for German university applications and uni-assist evaluation.
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Methodology: The Modified Bavarian Formula
German higher education institutions and the central evaluation office uni-assist convert foreign qualifications using the standardized "Modified Bavarian Formula" approved by the Standing Conference of the Ministers of Education and Cultural Affairs (Kultusministerkonferenz - KMK).
Bavarian Formula
- Nmax = Highest possible grade in the foreign grading scale (e.g. 4.0 for US, 10.0 for India, 100 for percentages)
- Nmin = Minimum passing grade in the foreign grading scale (e.g. 2.0 for US, 4.0 for India, 50 for percentages)
- Nd = Your obtained grade point average or overall percentage mark
German Grade Classifications
| German Grade Range | German Title | English Equivalent | US GPA Equivalent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0 – 1.5 | Sehr Gut | Very Good / Excellent | 3.7 – 4.0 |
| 1.6 – 2.5 | Gut | Good | 3.0 – 3.6 |
| 2.6 – 3.5 | Befriedigend | Satisfactory | 2.4 – 2.9 |
| 3.6 – 4.0 | Ausreichend | Sufficient / Pass | 2.0 – 2.3 |
| > 4.0 (5.0) | Nicht Ausreichend | Fail | < 2.0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Modified Bavarian Formula used by German universities?↓
The Modified Bavarian Formula (Modifizierte bayerische Formel) is the legally mandated conversion formula used by German university admissions offices (TUM, LMU, RWTH Aachen, Heidelberg) and uni-assist to convert foreign degrees to the German 1.0–5.0 scale: German Grade = 1 + 3 × [(Nmax - Nd) ÷ (Nmax - Nmin)].
What is a passing grade in Germany?↓
In the German academic system, 1.0 is the best possible grade (Sehr Gut) and 4.0 is the minimum passing mark (Ausreichend). Any grade between 4.1 and 5.0 is considered a failure (Nicht Ausreichend).
How are German grade classifications divided?↓
1.0 to 1.5: Sehr Gut (Very Good / Excellent); 1.6 to 2.5: Gut (Good); 2.6 to 3.5: Befriedigend (Satisfactory); 3.6 to 4.0: Ausreichend (Sufficient / Pass); > 4.0: Nicht Ausreichend (Fail).