GPA Scale
GPA, or Grade Point Average, is a numerical representation of a student’s academic performance over a spe-cific period, usually a semester, year, or entire course of study. It is widely used in the U.S. education system to assess student performance, determine eligibility for scholarships, and evaluate college and job applications.
GPA Calculator
| Class Code | Credits | Grade |
|---|
The GPA system is based on a 4.0 scale. Below is a breakdown of letter grades, percentage ranges, and their corresponding GPA values.
| Letter Grade | Percentage Range | GPA (4.0 Scale) |
|---|---|---|
| A+ | 97-100% | 4.0 |
| A | 93-96% | 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 |
| C- | 70-72% | 1.7 |
| D+ | 67-69% | 1.3 |
| D | 63-66% | 1.0 |
| D- | 60-62% | 0.7 |
| F | 0-59% | 0.0 |
What is a Good GPA?
A good GPA depends on academic goals and career plans. Here's a general breakdown:
- 4.0 GPA: Excellent – ideal for competitive college admissions.
- 3.5+ GPA: Strong – competitive for most universities.
- 3.0 GPA: Average – acceptable for many colleges.
- 2.5 GPA or below: May limit college options but still possible for community colleges or vocational programs.
College Admissions & Scholarships
- Ivy League & Top Universities:: Prefer GPAs of 3.8 - 4.0.
- State Universities: Typically accept 2.5 - 3.5 GPAs.
- Scholarships: Many require a 3.0+ GPA, while top scholarships may need a 3.8+ GPA.
How to Use the GPA Calculator?
Is super simple. We marked all the steps for you:
Step 1. Add your class code or name in this field, this part is optional as is not required by the calculator to get your GPA, however, is nice to have a complete report.
Step 2. Add your class credits in this field.
Step 3. Add your letter grade, our GPA calculator works with the typical letter grades from A, B, C, D, and F but also includes all the variations A+ to D-.
Note: P (pass), NP (not pass), I (incomplete), W (withdrawal) are not included in our GPA calculator as we need a numerical grade to calculate your GPA.
Step 4. Once you complete the required information simply add that class. Your class will now be added to our records table and will display as shown in the image.
You can add as many classes or courses to the records table, just repeat step 1 to step 4.
Step 5. Whenever you complete adding all your classes just press the CALCULATE button and the GPA calculator will present your GPA and Total Credits.
You can continue adding more classes once your GPA has been calculated, no need to restart from zero, our GPA calculator will just take into account the new classes and recalculate your GPA.
Step 6. You can clear all your data and start from zero again.
Good Luck!