The Sweden Grading System Explained
Sweden uses A-F and Fail/Pass systems: A=Excellent (90%+), B=Very Good (80%+), C=Good (65%+), D=Satisfactory (55%+), E=Sufficient (50%+), Fx=Fail (just below 50%), F=Fail.
Swedish university finals are commonly worth 40-60%. Many courses combine home exams, take-home assignments, and lab work. Stockholm University, KTH, and Lund are top institutions.
Quick Example (30% final): 80% current → Need >100% for top grade | Need 80.0% for merit/good grade.
Sweden uses ECTS credits. Many Swedish courses require passing both the exam and each lab assignment separately.
Sweden uses ECTS credits. Many Swedish courses require passing both the exam and each lab assignment separately.
Score Reference Table — Sweden (30% Final)
| Current Grade | Need for A (90%) | Need for B (80%) | Need for C (70%) | Need to Pass (60%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60% | >100% | >100% | 93.3% | 60.0% |
| 65% | >100% | >100% | 81.7% | 48.3% |
| 70% | >100% | >100% | 70.0% | 36.7% |
| 75% | >100% | 91.7% | 58.3% | 25.0% |
| 78% | >100% | 84.7% | 51.3% | 18.0% |
| 80% | >100% | 80.0% | 46.7% | 13.3% |
| 82% | >100% | 75.3% | 42.0% | 8.7% |
| 85% | >100% | 68.3% | 35.0% | 1.7% |
| 88% | 94.7% | 61.3% | 28.0% | ✓ Done |
| 90% | 90.0% | 56.7% | 23.3% | ✓ Done |
| 92% | 85.3% | 52.0% | 18.7% | ✓ Done |
| 95% | 78.3% | 45.0% | 11.7% | ✓ Done |
How to Use This Calculator for Sweden Courses
The formula works identically regardless of grading scale — what changes is the label on the target. Use these conversions:
- First Class / Distinction / A = target 70-90% depending on your institution's cutoff
- Merit / 2:1 / B = target 60-70%
- Pass / 2:2 / C = target 50-60%
- Minimum pass = target 40-50% (check your institution's exact threshold)
Frequently Asked Questions
Sweden uses A-F and Fail/Pass systems: A=Excellent (90%+), B=Very Good (80%+), C=Good (65%+), D=Satisfactory (55%+), E=Sufficient (50%+), Fx=Fail (just below 50%), F=Fail.
Swedish university finals are commonly worth 40-60%. Many courses combine home exams, take-home assignments, and lab work. Stockholm University, KTH, and Lund are top institutions.
If your institution uses a non-percentage scale, convert using the guide above and enter the percentage equivalent.
Always check your institution's academic handbook for the exact grading scale and pass threshold.
Yes — divide total earned points by total possible points, multiply by 100, and use that percentage.
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