FORMULA
Turn points earned into a percentage grade with one division and one multiplication.
STEP BY STEP
Use the formula in three steps
- 1
Write down the points earned and the total possible points.
- 2
Divide the earned score by the total score.
- 3
Multiply the decimal by 100 and add the percent sign.
WORKED EXAMPLES
Check the calculation
(42 ÷ 50) × 10084%(73 ÷ 80) × 10091.25%ACCURACY NOTE
Round at the end
Keep at least two decimal places until the final step. Your school may use its own rounding and letter-grade rules.
FAQ
Common questions about this calculation
Should I use points earned or points missed?
Use the points earned as the numerator and the total possible points as the denominator.
Can the final percentage be higher than 100%?
Only if your grading system awards extra credit. The basic formula assumes the earned points do not exceed the total.
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