How to use this calculator

  1. Choose percentage or CGPA.
  2. Enter your marks or CGPA.
  3. Check the maximum and minimum passing values (change them if your university uses different ones).
  4. Click convert to see your German grade.

What is the Modified Bavarian Formula?

German universities use a scale from 1.0 (best) to 4.0 (lowest passing grade). Applicants with foreign degrees are often converted with the Modified Bavarian Formula:

German grade = 1 + 3 x (Max – Your grade) / (Max – Min passing)

Max is the highest possible grade in your system, and Min passing is the lowest passing grade.

Worked examples

  • Percentage: 75 out of 100, minimum passing 50. German grade = 1 + 3 x (100 – 75) / (100 – 50) = 2.5
  • CGPA: 3.0 out of 4.0, minimum passing 2.0. German grade = 1 + 3 x (4 – 3) / (4 – 2) = 2.5
  • CGPA: 3.5 out of 4.0, minimum passing 2.0. German grade = 1 + 3 x (4 – 3.5) / (4 – 2) = 1.75

German grade meanings

German gradeMeaning
1.0 to 1.5Very good (sehr gut)
1.6 to 2.5Good (gut)
2.6 to 3.5Satisfactory (befriedigend)
3.6 to 4.0Sufficient (ausreichend)

Pakistan Grade to German Grade Converter

Uses the Modified Bavarian Formula. German grades run from 1.0 (best) to 4.0 (lowest pass).
Formula: German grade = 1 + 3 × (Max − Your grade) ÷ (Max − Min passing). Passing marks differ by university, so change the minimum passing value if yours is different. This is an estimate; the German university or uni-assist makes the final decision.

FAQ

Is this the official conversion used by German universities? No. It is the most common formula, but each German university or uni-assist decides how your grade is converted. Always check your target university’s rules.

What should I enter as the minimum passing mark? Use your own university’s passing mark. Many Pakistani universities use 50% or a CGPA of 2.0, but this differs between institutions.

Why is a lower German grade better? In Germany, 1.0 is the best grade and 4.0 is the lowest pass, which is the opposite of most grading systems.

Does this work for a 5-point or other CGPA scale? Yes. Enter your scale’s maximum and minimum passing values in the two boxes.

Do I need an official evaluation? Many German universities require your documents to be checked through uni-assist or the university itself. This calculator only gives you an estimate to plan your applications.