What is a 72% with an 8-Point Curve?
A raw score of 72% with an 8-point curve results in a curved score of 80%, bringing it up to a B.
How to use this tool
- Enter raw score and curve points added in the fields above.
- Results update instantly as you type — or click Calculate.
- Read your curved score and the full breakdown beneath it.
An 8-point curve on a 72 pushes the score to 80, turning a C+ into a solid B.
Frequently asked questions
- What does it mean to curve a grade?
- A curve adds a fixed number of points to every student's score, or scales scores so the highest becomes 100%. This calculator uses the flat-addition method.
- Can my curved score exceed 100%?
- This calculator caps the curved score at 100% since most gradebooks do not allow scores above 100.