German grade converter for Indian marks (modified Bavarian formula)
Enter your marks and see your grade on the German scale.
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Your German grade
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| German grade | Meaning | In German |
|---|---|---|
| 1.0 to 1.5 | Very good | sehr gut |
| 1.6 to 2.5 | Good | gut |
| 2.6 to 3.5 | Satisfactory | befriedigend |
| 3.6 to 4.0 | Sufficient | ausreichend |
What the German grade means
German universities grade from 1.0, the best grade, to 4.0, the lowest pass. A lower number is better, the opposite of a percentage.
When you apply with marks from India, a university converts them to this scale so it can compare you with other applicants. Many programmes ask for a minimum grade, so knowing yours helps you choose where to apply.
The tool works for percentages and for CGPA. Enter the best possible mark, the lowest pass mark and your own mark, all on the same scale, and it shows your grade with the formula worked out in your numbers.
At a glance
- 1.0 best, 4.0 lowest pass
- Works for percentage and CGPA
- One decimal, cut not rounded
- Formula shown with your numbers
How the conversion works
German grade equals 1 plus 3 times the best mark minus your mark, divided by the best mark minus the pass mark.
This is the modified Bavarian formula, set by the Standing Conference of the Ministers of Education (KMK) in 1991 and amended in 2004. The result keeps one decimal and is cut, not rounded: 2.01 becomes 2.0, and 2.29 becomes 2.2.
Worked example: 78 out of 100 with a pass mark of 35 gives 1 + 3 × 22 ÷ 65 = 2.01, so the German grade is 2.0.
Your mark must sit between the pass mark and the best mark. A mark equal to the best mark gives 1.0, and a mark equal to the pass mark gives 4.0, the lowest pass. Below the pass mark there is no passing German grade to show.
What is the modified Bavarian formula?
The formula the German education ministers' conference (KMK) set for converting foreign grades to the German 1.0 to 4.0 scale: 1 plus 3 times (best mark minus your mark), divided by (best mark minus pass mark).
What is a good German grade?
1.0 is the best grade and 4.0 is the lowest pass. The closer your grade is to 1.0, the more programmes you can apply to.
Is this conversion official?
No. It is an indicative conversion. Your university decides the grade it accepts and may use its own method.
Can I use CGPA instead of percentage?
Yes. Enter the best possible mark, the pass mark and your mark on the same scale. For a 10-point CGPA, enter 10, the pass CGPA from your mark sheet and your CGPA.
Why is my grade not rounded up?
The KMK rule gives the grade to one decimal and cuts the rest instead of rounding. So 2.29 stays 2.2, never 2.3.