1. What is the Percentage Calculator?

The Grade Percentage Calculator computes the percentage score based on points earned out of total possible points. It's commonly used in academic settings to determine grades.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the percentage formula:

Where:

• \( earned \) — Points earned
• \( total \) — Total possible points

Explanation: The formula calculates what portion of the total points were earned, expressed as a percentage.

3. Importance of Percentage Calculation

Details: Percentage grades provide a standardized way to evaluate performance across different assignments and courses with varying point totals.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter earned points and total points. Both values must be positive numbers, and earned points cannot exceed total points.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What if I earned more points than the total?
A: The calculator will only accept values where earned points ≤ total points, as this represents an impossible scenario in standard grading.

Q2: How precise are the results?
A: Results are rounded to two decimal places for clarity while maintaining reasonable precision.

Q3: Can I use this for weighted grades?
A: This calculates simple percentages. For weighted grades, you would need to calculate each component separately and combine them according to their weights.

Q4: What's considered a passing percentage?
A: Passing percentages vary by institution, but common thresholds are 60% or 70% depending on the grading scale.

Q5: Can I calculate letter grades with this?
A: This only calculates the percentage. Letter grade equivalents depend on your institution's grading scale.