Which system should I choose?
- 4.0 scale (US style): A = 4, A- = 3.7, B+ = 3.3 and so on. Used by most US colleges and many universities worldwide.
- 4.3 scale: like the 4.0 scale but with A+ worth 4.3. Used by some universities in the US and Canada.
- 5-point scale: A+ = 5, A = 4.75. Used by many Saudi universities.
- 4-point scale with A+ = 4: common in Gulf and some Arab universities.
- Full A+ to F with your own weights: for universities with their own weight for every grade. Set the weights once from your regulations; they are saved on your device.
- Grade points directly: for any other scale; enter each course’s grade points as shown on your transcript.
- Out of 100: for percentage averages.
- Out of 20: the system used in France, Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia and Lebanon, weighted by coefficients instead of credits.
How is GPA calculated?
For each course, multiply its grade points (or mark) by its credits (or coefficient), add these up, and divide by the total credits. Your new cumulative GPA combines your previous points (previous GPA × previous credits) with this term’s points, divided by all credits together.
Example on the 4.0 scale: an A (4.0) in a 3-credit course and a B+ (3.3) in a 4-credit course give (3 × 4 + 4 × 3.3) ÷ 7 = 25.2 ÷ 7 = 3.60.
Grade weights in the built-in letter scales
| Grade | 4.0 | 4.3 | 5-point | 4 (A+ = 4) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A+ | — | 4.30 | 5.00 | 4.00 |
| A | 4.00 | 4.00 | 4.75 | 3.75 |
| A- | 3.70 | 3.70 | — | — |
| B+ | 3.30 | 3.30 | 4.50 | 3.50 |
| B | 3.00 | 3.00 | 4.00 | 3.00 |
| B- | 2.70 | 2.70 | — | — |
| C+ | 2.30 | 2.30 | 3.50 | 2.50 |
| C | 2.00 | 2.00 | 3.00 | 2.00 |
| C- | 1.70 | 1.70 | — | — |
| D+ | 1.30 | 1.30 | 2.50 | 1.50 |
| D | 1.00 | 1.00 | 2.00 | 1.00 |
| D- | — | 0.70 | — | — |
| F | 0.00 | 0.00 | 1.00 | 0.00 |
Frequently Asked Questions
My university uses a system that isn’t listed. What should I do?
Choose “Grade points directly”, enter your university’s maximum GPA, then enter each course’s grade points as shown in your regulations or transcript. The calculation method itself is correct for every system.
Can I convert a percentage to a 4.0 GPA?
There is no single universal formula; each university or credential evaluator uses its own conversion table. So this calculator doesn’t convert between systems. Check the table used by whoever is asking for your GPA.
What about courses I repeated?
Universities differ: some count only the latest grade, some count both attempts, and some cap the grade of a repeated course. Enter the repeated course the way your university counts it: once with the latest grade, or twice if both attempts count.
Should I enter pass/fail courses?
No. Pass/fail, non-credit and remedial courses usually don’t count towards GPA, and entering them would give a wrong result.
Why is my GPA here slightly different from my transcript?
Usually rounding: some universities round each course’s points or the term GPA before calculating the cumulative GPA, which can change the last decimal (for example 3.84 instead of 3.85). If the difference is bigger, check your weights, credits and excluded courses.
Is the A = 4.0 or A+ = 4.3?
On the standard US 4.0 scale, both A+ and A are usually worth 4.0 (so there is no separate A+). Some universities give A+ a value of 4.3; choose the 4.3 scale if yours does.