Modified Bavarian Formula
German Grade Calculator
Convert your percentage, GPA or foreign grade to the German 1.0–4.0 scale — using the formula German universities and uni-assist actually use.
Uses the Modified Bavarian Formula: 1 + 3 × (Nmax − Nd) / (Nmax − Nmin) — the method used by uni-assist and most German public universities.
German equivalent grade
Gut (Good)
German grade scale
- 1.0 – 1.5Sehr gut (Very good)
- 1.6 – 2.5Gut (Good)
- 2.6 – 3.5Befriedigend (Satisfactory)
- 3.6 – 4.0Ausreichend (Sufficient)
- > 4.0Nicht bestanden (Fail)
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German degrees are marked from 1.0 (best) to 4.0 (pass). To compare an international qualification, universities apply the Modified Bavarian Formula, which maps your grade onto that scale based on the best and minimum-passing marks of your own system. This tool does exactly that, with presets for the most common grading systems.
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Frequently asked
How does the German grade system work?+
German grades run from 1.0 (best) to 4.0 (minimum pass), with anything above 4.0 counting as a fail. 1.0–1.5 is "very good", 1.6–2.5 "good", 2.6–3.5 "satisfactory" and 3.6–4.0 "sufficient".
What is the Modified Bavarian Formula?+
It is the standard method German universities and uni-assist use to convert foreign grades: German grade = 1 + 3 × (Nmax − Nd) / (Nmax − Nmin), where Nmax is the best possible grade, Nmin the minimum passing grade, and Nd your grade.
What do I enter for the best and passing grades?+
Nmax is the highest mark achievable in your system (e.g. 100% or a 4.0 GPA) and Nmin is the lowest mark that still passes (e.g. 50% or a 2.0 GPA). Pick a preset or set them manually for your own scale.
Does it work for GPA, percentages and other scales?+
Yes. The formula is a straight linear interpolation between your best grade and your passing grade, so it works for percentages, 4.0 GPAs, 10-point CGPAs, 20-point French grades, and custom scales — in both "higher is better" and "lower is better" directions.
Is this conversion official?+
The Modified Bavarian Formula is the recognised standard, but individual universities and uni-assist may apply their own adjustments or use official conversion tables (e.g. anabin) for some countries. Use this as a reliable estimate, then confirm with the institution you are applying to.