Germany uses a reverse grading scale: 1.0 is the best and 5.0 is failing. This is the opposite of the US system, which often confuses people at first glance. A German 1.3 (Sehr gut) is equivalent to a US 4.0. This converter handles the mapping using standard credential evaluation tables.
| German Grade | Label | US GPA |
|---|---|---|
| 1.0 - 1.3 | Sehr gut | 4.0 |
| 1.4 - 1.7 | Gut (high) | 3.7 |
| 1.8 - 2.3 | Gut / Befriedigend | 3.3 |
| 2.4 - 3.0 | Befriedigend | 3.0 |
| 3.1 - 3.6 | Ausreichend (high) | 2.3 |
| 3.7 - 4.0 | Ausreichend (low) | 2.0 |
| 5.0 | Nicht ausreichend | 0.0 |
The German grading system runs from 1.0 (excellent) to 5.0 (fail), with 4.0 being the minimum passing grade. The Bavarian Formula is a commonly used mathematical conversion for translating German grades to other systems. German grading tends to be strict — a 1.0 is rare and highly prestigious. Grades are typically given to one decimal place. The system applies across universities (Universitäten) and applied sciences institutions (Fachhochschulen).
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Instantly converted to the 4.0 scale.
Based on standard credential evaluation mappings.
Full conversion table included.
Explains how the grading system works.
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