ECTS Grade Converter
Map your local university grades into the standardized European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System for international mobility.
How It Works
ECTS Grade = f(local %, ranking percentile)The ECTS grading scale (A–F) maps your local percentage or grade to a standardized European scale. "A" represents the top 10% of students, "B" the next 25%, "C" the next 30%, "D" the next 25%, and "E" the final 10% of passing students.
Quick Tips
EU Standard
ECTS grades are recognized across 48 countries in the European Higher Education Area.
Top Grade
ECTS Grade A typically corresponds to 90%+ in most European systems.
Erasmus
ECTS conversion is required for Erasmus+ exchange program credit transfers.
Not Universal
Some universities may use ECTS credits but have their own grade conversion tables.
Step-by-Step Instructions
- 1Enter your local grade or percentage score.
- 2Select your country's grading system.
- 3View the equivalent ECTS grade (A through F).
- 4Use the result for international applications or credit transfers.
What is ECTS?
The European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS) is a central tool of the European Higher Education Area for making studies and courses more transparent. It helps students to move between countries and to have their academic qualifications and study periods abroad recognized. ECTS allows credits taken at one higher education institution to be counted towards a qualification studied for at another.
ECTS Grades vs. Credits
It's important to differentiate between ECTS credits (which measure workload, typically 60 credits per full-time academic year) and ECTS grades (which provide a statistical distribution of student performance):
- Credits: 1 ECTS usually equals 25–30 hours of work. A Bachelor’s usually requires 180–240 ECTS.
- Grades: A (top 10%), B (next 25%), C (next 30%), D (next 25%), E (lowest 10% of passing students).
Benefits for International Mobility
For Erasmus+ participants or students seeking to transfer between EU universities, the ECTS converter is indispensable. It removes the ambiguity of diverse national grading cultures—such as the 100-point scale in Italy versus the 1-5 scale in Germany—by providing a neutral peer-relative grade.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ECTS grading scale?▼
The ECTS scale uses grades A through F, where A–E are passing grades. It was created to make grades comparable across different European education systems.
Is ECTS the same as credit hours?▼
No — ECTS credits measure workload (1 ECTS = 25–30 hours), while ECTS grades measure performance. They are two separate systems often used together.
Do all European universities use ECTS?▼
Most universities in the European Higher Education Area use ECTS for credit transfer, but local grading scales still vary. The ECTS grade provides a standardized comparison layer.