Test Score Percentage Calculator
Turn raw points into a percentage and letter grade.
Enter your values
Enter the points earned you are working with.
Enter the total points possible you are working with.
Results update instantly as you type — no submit needed. Your values are remembered on this device, and the shareable link reopens the calculator with exactly these numbers.
- Percentage score
- 86%
- Approximate letter grade
- B
- Points missed
- 7
- Points earned
- 43
Quick answer
Test score percentage is points earned divided by total possible points, times 100.
percentage = earned / total x 100
At a glance
| What it does | Turn raw points into a percentage and letter grade. |
|---|---|
| Category | Education |
| Inputs needed | Points earned, Total points possible |
| Main output | Percentage score |
| Formula | percentage = earned / total x 100 |
| Cost | Free — no sign-up, no download |
How to use the Test Score Percentage Calculator
- 1Enter the points you earned on the test.
- 2Enter the total points the test was worth.
- 3The percentage and an approximate letter grade are shown using a standard scale.
Inputs explained
- Points earned
- Enter the points earned you are working with.
- Total points possible
- Enter the total points possible you are working with.
Worked example
Using the values the calculator loads with:
Inputs
- Points earned43
- Total points possible50
Results
- Percentage score86%
- Approximate letter gradeB
- Points missed7
- Points earned43
Frequently asked questions
Does the letter grade scale match my school?
Grading scales vary by institution — use this as an approximation and check your syllabus.
Can I use this for multiple tests?
Yes, run it once per test, or use the weighted grade calculator to combine several.
What do I need to enter into the Test Score Percentage Calculator?
Just 2 values: points earned, total points possible. Every field starts with a realistic example, so you can change one number at a time and watch the result update instantly.
How does the Test Score Percentage Calculator work out the answer?
Test score percentage is points earned divided by total possible points, times 100. It applies the formula percentage = earned / total x 100 and shows the working so you can check each step by hand.
Is the Test Score Percentage Calculator free, and do I need an account?
It is completely free with no sign-up, no download and no usage limit. Everything is calculated in your browser, so the numbers you type never leave your device.
Results are estimates for general information. For medical, legal, structural or financial decisions, confirm with a qualified professional.