Whether you're filling out college applications, submitting transcripts for graduate programs, or applying for competitive internships, converting 100-point percentage scores or letter grades into a standardized 4.0 Grade Point Average (GPA) scale can be confusing.
Standard Unweighted 4.0 GPA Conversion Chart
| Letter Grade | Percentage Range | 4.0 Scale Grade Points |
|---|---|---|
| A+ / A | 93% – 100% | 4.0 |
| A- | 90% – 92% | 3.7 |
| B+ | 87% – 89% | 3.3 |
| B | 83% – 86% | 3.0 |
| B- | 80% – 82% | 2.7 |
| C+ | 77% – 79% | 2.3 |
| C | 73% – 76% | 2.0 |
| D | 65% – 69% | 1.0 |
| F | Below 65% | 0.0 |
How Credit Hours Impact Your Overall GPA
Your cumulative GPA is a weighted average based on course credit hours. A 4-credit science lab course has twice the impact on your GPA as a 2-credit elective seminar.
Formula:
Cumulative GPA = Sum of (Grade Points × Credit Hours) / Total Credit Hours
Calculate your unweighted and weighted GPA instantly with our GPA Calculator and Grade Calculator.
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