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Lithuanian Grade Calculator (1–10)

Calculate your weighted average (Svertinis Vidurkis) using Lithuania's 10-point national grading scale. Higher is better: 10 (Puikiai) is Excellent, 5 is the minimum pass (Silpnai). Fully ECTS-weighted as used at Lithuanian universities.

Grading System Overview (Lithuania)
10-point numerical scale (1–10) with ECTS credits

Lithuanian higher education is fully integrated into the Bologna Process and follows the European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS). Since 1993, Lithuania has used a standardized 10-point numerical scale (1.0–10.0) for all university-level assessments.

  • Pass mark: Grade 5/10 (Silpnai – Sufficient) is the absolute minimum to earn credits.
  • Credits (Kreditai): Directly equivalent to ECTS. One academic year = 60 ECTS (approx. 1600 hours of student workload).
  • Assessment: Course grades are typically a Cumulative Grade (Kaupiamasis balas): Midterms (20–40%), Assignments/Projects (20–30%), Final Examination (40–50%).
  • Svertinis Vidurkis: The weighted average (GPA), calculated using ECTS as weights.
  • Akademinė Skola: Academic debt — a failed course that must be repeated.
  • Išlaikyta: Pass/Fail option for some non-core credits (e.g. Physical Education); these grant credits but are excluded from the numerical average.
How Grades and GPA Are Calculated
Svertinis Vidurkis = ECTS-weighted average

Most universities use a weighted formula to determine the final 1–10 grade for a module (midterms, assignments, final exam). The Svertinis Vidurkis (Weighted Average) is then calculated by multiplying each grade by its ECTS credits, summing, and dividing by total credits attempted.

Svertinis Vidurkis = Σ(Grade × ECTS) ÷ Σ(ECTS)

Only successfully passed courses (5–10) are included in the final graduation average. Grades 1–4 (Nepatenkinamai) are fails and do not grant credits; they result in academic debt until cleared.

Special rules:

  • Minimum pass: 5.0 is the absolute minimum to earn credits.
  • Incomplete/Absent: Without a valid reason, a student receives 1 or "Not Passed."
Lithuanian Grade Scale (1–10)
National standard mandated by the Ministry of Education, Science and Sport
MarkLithuanian DescriptorEnglish MeaningECTS Grade
10PuikiaiExcellentA
9Labai geraiVery GoodB
8GeraiGoodC
7Pakankamai geraiHighly SatisfactoryD
6PatenkinamaiSatisfactoryD
5SilpnaiSufficient (Pass)E
1–4NepatenkinamaiInsufficient (Fail)F / FX
International Grade Conversion (US 4.0)
Common mapping for international applications
Lithuania MarkUS EquivalentUS Grade Point (4.0)
9 – 10A4.0
8B3.0
7C2.0
5 – 6D1.0
Below 5F0.0

A Lithuanian 9 is highly competitive (often viewed as an A in the US). A 10 is rare and indicates top-tier performance. For UK: 8.0 average ≈ 2:1, 9.0+ ≈ 1st Class.

Worked Example
Tomas (Bachelor in Software Engineering – Year 2)
CourseECTS CreditsGrade (/10)Weighted Value
Algorithms & Data Structures6954
Discrete Mathematics6530
Object-Oriented Programming61060
Database Systems6848
Professional English6954
TOTAL30246

Final GPA (Svertinis Vidurkis) = 246 ÷ 30 = 8.20

Outcome: Gerai (Good) performance.

What Your Final Result Means
  • Svertinis Vidurkis (Weighted Average): The primary indicator of academic achievement.
  • Excellent Level: A weighted average with no academic debts.
  • Typical Level: A weighted average in the satisfactory range.
  • Cum Laude: Awarded to students with exceptional averages and an excellent final thesis defense.
  • Diploma Supplement: An English-Lithuanian document detailing ECTS credits and national grades, required for all graduates.
Variations by University
National 1–10 standard with institutional policies

The 10-point scale is the national standard mandated by the Ministry of Education, Science and Sport.

Vilnius University (VU)

Scale: 1–10

High threshold for state-funding rotation (Weighted Avg ≥ 8)

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Kaunas University of Technology (KTU)

Scale: 1–10

Strict cumulative grading (formula usually 40/60)

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Vytautas Magnus University (VMU)

Scale: 1–10

Uses ECTS A–E extensively on internal portals

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Vilnius Gediminas Technical University (VGTU)

Scale: 1–10

Focuses on professional threshold levels

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Frequently Asked Questions (Lithuania)

Educational guidance only • Always verify official results with your university