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Convert a Dutch grade (1–10) to a percentage grade with a free instant calculator, a full conversion table, worked examples, and what each grade means.
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If your transcript shows a Dutch grade (1–10) but the form asks for Percentage, you need a dependable way to translate between them. This tool converts Dutch grade to Percentage in one step, shows every band in a full table, and explains what a given grade actually means in most of the world.
| a Dutch grade (1–10) | a percentage grade |
|---|---|
| 9 / 10 | 99% |
| 8.4 / 10 | 91% |
| 8 / 10 | 90% |
| 7.6 / 10 | 88% |
| 7 / 10 | 85% |
| 6.5 / 10 | 81% |
| 5.9 / 10 | 78% |
| 5.5 / 10 | 75% |
The converter works by anchoring both scales on the US 4.0 GPA, which is the most widely recognised reference point for comparing grades internationally. Your Dutch grade is placed on the 0 to 4.0 scale first, then expressed as Percentage. Dutch grades run 1–10 but 9–10 are rarely awarded; 5.5 is a pass.
Dutch grades run 1–10 but 9–10 are rarely awarded; 5.5 is a pass.
Dutch grades run from 1 to 10, where 5.5 is the pass and 6 is voldoende (sufficient). The top of the scale is almost theoretical: a 9 is awarded rarely and a 10 means flawless, so most strong students sit between 7 and 8. That compression means a 7.5 is a genuinely good Dutch grade.
A percentage grade is the most common raw marking unit in the world, but the same number means very different things from one country to the next. In the United States 90% is an A, while in the United Kingdom 70% can already be a top First and 85% is almost unheard of. That is why a percentage always has to be read against the national scale it came from before it can be turned into a GPA.
Enter your Dutch grade in the calculator above and it maps to percentage instantly through the US 4.0 GPA scale, which acts as the common reference between the two systems. The table below shows the full range. It is a close estimate, so for admissions or immigration use your institution's official scale or a credential evaluator such as WES.
No conversion between grading systems is exact, because scales differ by country and institution. Dutch grades run 1–10 but 9–10 are rarely awarded; 5.5 is a pass. Treat the result as a reliable estimate rather than an official equivalence, and use a recognised credential evaluator when an application formally requires one.
As a rough guide, the very top of the Dutch grade scale corresponds to about 99%, and a strong upper result maps to around 90%. The full mapping across every band is in the conversion table above, and the examples show a few common grades in context.
On an international CV it helps to show both: your original Dutch grade and the Percentage equivalent in brackets, so a reader in most of the world can understand it at a glance without doing the maths. Prezumi's free résumé builder lets you list your GPA, grade, and honours in a clean, ATS-friendly format.