DepEd Transmutation Table 2026: Complete Guide for K-12 Students in the Philippines
The DepEd Transmutation Table is an official tool used by the Department of Education in the Philippines to convert a student’s raw starting grade into a final quarter grade. It was introduced under DepEd Order No. 8, s. 2015 as part of the K-12 Basic Education Program to ensure that no student receives a grade lower than 60, even if his or her raw performance score is below this threshold.
Without transmutation, a student who scores 0% on all assessments would receive a grade of 0. The transmutation table prevents this by setting a floor of 60 for all learners, regardless of raw score. It humanizes the grading system while still accurately reflecting academic performance above the passing mark of 75.
- Instant transmutation — enter initial grade, get transmuted grade
- Complete official DepEd transmutation table (all ranges)
- Applies to all grade levels: Kinder to Grade 12
- Based on DepEd Order No. 8, s. 2015
Also computing your quarterly grades? Use our DepEd Grade Calculator or the free GWA Calculator on our homepage.
Official DepEd Transmutation Table 2026 (Complete)
Below is the complete DepEd transmutation table Philippines used across all grade levels from Kinder to Grade 12 — Elementary, Junior High School, and Senior High School.
| Initial Grade (%) | Transmuted Grade |
|---|---|
| 100 | 100 |
| 98.40 – 99.99 | 99 |
| 96.80 – 98.39 | 98 |
| 95.20 – 96.79 | 97 |
| 93.60 – 95.19 | 96 |
| 92.00 – 93.59 | 95 |
| 90.40 – 91.99 | 94 |
| 88.80 – 90.39 | 93 |
| 87.20 – 88.79 | 92 |
| 85.60 – 87.19 | 91 |
| 84.00 – 85.59 | 90 |
| 82.40 – 83.99 | 89 |
| 80.80 – 82.39 | 88 |
| 79.20 – 80.79 | 87 |
| 77.60 – 79.19 | 86 |
| 76.00 – 77.59 | 85 |
| 74.40 – 75.99 | 84 |
| 72.80 – 74.39 | 83 |
| 71.20 – 72.79 | 82 |
| 69.60 – 71.19 | 81 |
| 68.00 – 69.59 | 80 |
| 66.40 – 67.99 | 79 |
| 64.80 – 66.39 | 78 |
| 63.20 – 64.79 | 77 |
| 61.60 – 63.19 | 76 |
| 60.00 – 61.59 | 75 ← Passing Mark |
| 56.00 – 59.99 | 74 |
| 52.00 – 55.99 | 73 |
| 48.00 – 51.99 | 72 |
| 44.00 – 47.99 | 71 |
| 40.00 – 43.99 | 70 |
| 36.00 – 39.99 | 69 |
| 32.00 – 35.99 | 68 |
| 28.00 – 31.99 | 67 |
| 24.00 – 27.99 | 66 |
| 20.00 – 23.99 | 65 |
| 16.00 – 19.99 | 64 |
| 12.00 – 15.99 | 63 |
| 8.00 – 11.99 | 62 |
| 4.00 – 7.99 | 61 |
| 0 – 3.99 | 60 |
This DepEd transmutation table applies equally to Elementary, Junior High School (JHS), and Senior High School (SHS) students across all subjects under the K-12 transmutation table grading system in the Philippines.
How to Read the DepEd Transmutation Table Philippines
Reading the DepEd transmutation table Philippines is straightforward once you understand what each column represents. The Initial Grade column shows the percentage score a student receives before transmutation. It is calculated by combining the scores of Written Works, Performance Tasks, and Quarterly Assessment based on their respective weights. The Transmuted Grade column shows the final quarterly grade that appears on the student’s report card after transmutation — this is the grade used for your K-12 report card and GWA computation.
📌 Example
A student receives an initial grade of 62.50% in Mathematics. Looking at the transmutation table, 62.50% falls within the range of 61.60 – 63.19, which translates into a final quarterly grade of 76 — a passing grade.
How to Compute Your Transmuted Grade Step by Step (K-12)
Follow these steps to compute your transmuted grade using the DepEd transmutation table the correct way:
Compute Written Works Score
Add all written works scores, divide by the total possible score, multiply by 100, then multiply by the component weight (20% for Elementary, 25% for JHS and SHS).
Compute Performance Tasks Score
Add all performance task scores, divide by the total possible score, multiply by 100, then multiply by the component weight (60% for Elementary, 50% for JHS and SHS).
Compute Quarterly Assessment Score
Divide your raw score by total items, multiply by 100, then multiply by the component weight (20% for Elementary, 25% for JHS and SHS).
Add All Three Components
Written Works Score + Performance Tasks Score + Quarterly Assessment Score = Initial Grade
Apply the DepEd Transmutation Table
Take your Initial Grade percentage and find it in the K-12 transmutation table above. The corresponding Transmuted Grade is your final quarterly grade as recorded on your report card.
Compute Final Grade
Add your four quarterly transmuted grades and divide by 4 to get your Final Grade for the subject. Each quarterly grade transmutation follows the same DepEd table, so the process is identical every quarter.
Common Mistakes Students Make
Many students misread or misuse the DepEd transmutation table. Here are the most common errors and how to avoid them:
Confusing Initial Grade with Raw Score
Your initial grade is not your raw score. It is the weighted percentage computed from all three grading components. You must compute the initial grade first before looking it up in the transmutation table.
Applying Transmutation to the Wrong Score
Some students transmute each component separately instead of combining all three first. The transmutation table is applied only to the final initial grade — not to Written Works, Performance Tasks, or Quarterly Assessment individually.
Thinking 50% Raw Score Means Failing
A raw initial grade of 50% does not mean you failed. According to the transmutation table, 50% transmutes to a grade of 72 — which is below passing but still far from zero. This is one of the most misunderstood aspects of the K-12 grading system.
Assuming the Table Differs Per Subject
The DepEd transmutation table is the same for all subjects and all grade levels. It does not change based on if you are taking Math, English, or any specialized track subject.
DepEd Transmutation Table vs Raw Score — What’s the Difference?
Many students and even some parents confuse raw scores with transmuted grades in the Philippine K-12 system. Understanding the difference is essential to accurately tracking academic performance.
Raw Score
The actual number of points earned before any computation. For example, getting 18 out of 30 on a quarterly assessment is a raw score.
Initial Grade
The weighted percentage calculated from all three grading components — Written Works, Performance Tasks, and Quarterly Assessment combined.
Transmuted Grade
The final quarterly grade shown on the report card after applying the DepEd transmutation table to the initial grade.
The important thing is that your transmuted grade is always greater than or equal to your original grade percentage. This is because the DepEd transmutation table Philippines is designed to compress the lower range of scores into a band of 60 to 74, ensuring that no student in the K-12 system receives a grade lower than 60.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
References
DO 8, s. 2015 – Policy Guidelines on Classroom Assessment for the K to 12 Basic Education Program
Department of Education Philippines (2015)
View Official Order →Official Transmutation Table for K-12 Grading System
Department of Education Philippines — as prescribed under DepEd Order No. 8, s. 2015
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