Pass/Fail Grade Calculator
Find out if you will pass or fail your course, see what score you need on remaining work, and compare the GPA impact of pass/fail versus a letter grade.
Pass/Fail Grade Calculator
Enter your current grade, how much of the course is complete, and your school’s passing threshold. Results update instantly as you type.
Enter your current cumulative GPA and total credits to see how pass/fail compares to a letter grade.
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What-If Scenarios
If you score these percentages on remaining coursework, your projected final grade would be:
Grade Breakdown
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Standard Grading Scale with Pass/Fail
| Letter | Percentage | GPA | Pass/Fail |
|---|---|---|---|
| A+ | 97 – 100% | 4.0 | Pass |
| A | 93 – 96% | 4.0 | Pass |
| A- | 90 – 92% | 3.7 | Pass |
| B+ | 87 – 89% | 3.3 | Pass |
| B | 83 – 86% | 3.0 | Pass |
| B- | 80 – 82% | 2.7 | Pass |
| C+ | 77 – 79% | 2.3 | Pass |
| C | 73 – 76% | 2.0 | Pass |
| C- | 70 – 72% | 1.7 | Pass |
| D+ | 67 – 69% | 1.3 | Pass * |
| D | 63 – 66% | 1.0 | Pass * |
| D- | 60 – 62% | 0.7 | Pass * |
| F | Below 60% | 0.0 | Fail |
* D-range grades count as Pass at most schools (threshold 60%), but some schools require C- (70%) or higher. Check your school’s policy.
How to Use the Pass/Fail Grade Calculator
Start by entering your current grade as a percentage based on all completed coursework. Next, enter the completed weight — the percentage of total coursework that has been graded so far. For example, if you have completed midterms and homework worth 60% of your final grade, enter 60.
Set the pass threshold to match your school’s requirement. Most colleges use 60% (D-), but some require 70% (C-) or higher. Enter the course credit hours to enable the GPA comparison feature. Results update instantly as you type — no button needed.
For a complete GPA breakdown across all your courses, use our GPA calculator. If you need to know what score to aim for on your final exam specifically, the final grade calculator handles that calculation.
How Pass/Fail Grading Works
Minimum to Pass = (Threshold × 100 – Current Grade × Completed Weight) / Remaining Weight
The calculator determines whether your final grade will meet the pass threshold. Here is a worked example:
Remaining Weight = 100 – 65 = 35%
Minimum to Pass = (60 × 100 – 72 × 65) / 35 = (6000 – 4680) / 35 = 1320 / 35 = 37.7%
Sarah only needs a 37.7% on her remaining work to pass. She is in a strong position.
The key insight is that a high current grade with significant coursework completed makes passing almost certain, even with a poor performance on remaining work. Use the what-if scenarios to see exactly where you stand. You can also check the weighted grade calculator if you need to break down your grade by assignment categories first, or explore our grading scale guide for reference.
When to Take a Class Pass/Fail (and When Not To)
The pass/fail option protects your GPA by removing the course from GPA calculation entirely — you earn credit but no quality points. This makes it ideal for electives outside your major where you expect a lower grade that would drag your GPA down. Use the GPA comparison section of this calculator to see the exact impact.
Avoid pass/fail for courses in your major, prerequisites for graduate programs, or any class where you expect an A or B. A strong letter grade boosts your GPA, while pass/fail leaves it unchanged. The break-even point is typically around your current cumulative GPA — if this course grade would be above your GPA, keep the letter grade. If below, consider pass/fail.
Track your cumulative GPA over time with the raise GPA calculator to see how each decision affects your long-term academic record. For students considering how pass/fail interacts with their broader academic plan, the college GPA calculator offers a comprehensive multi-semester view.