How do you convert letter grades to GPA points?

Standard conversion: A+ = 4.0, A = 4.0, A- = 3.7, B+ = 3.3, B = 3.0, B- = 2.7, C+ = 2.3, C = 2.0, C- = 1.7, D+ = 1.3, D = 1.0, D- = 0.7, F = 0.0. Some schools vary slightly, particularly for A+ (some assign 4.3).

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Letter Grade	GPA Points	Honors (+0.5)	AP / IB (+1.0)
A / A+	4.0	4.5	5.0
A-	3.7	4.2	4.7
B+	3.3	3.8	4.3
B	3.0	3.5	4.0
B-	2.7	3.2	3.7
C+	2.3	2.8	3.3
C	2.0	2.5	3.0
C-	1.7	2.2	2.7
D	1.0	1.5	2.0
F	0.0	0.0	0.0

Quick Answer

Convert each letter grade to grade points (A=4.0, B=3.0, C=2.0, D=1.0, F=0). Multiply each by the course credit hours. Add all results together and divide by total credit hours. That number is your GPA on a 4.0 scale.

How GPA is calculated

GPA (Grade Point Average) is a numerical summary of your academic performance. To calculate it, convert each letter grade to its grade point value, multiply by the credit hours for that course, sum all those products, and divide by the total credit hours. The result is your GPA on a 4.0 scale.

Weighted vs. unweighted GPA

An unweighted GPA uses a 4.0 scale for every course. A weighted GPA gives extra credit for harder courses: AP and IB classes typically add 1.0, and honors courses add 0.5. Weighted GPAs can exceed 4.0. Most colleges recalculate GPA on their own scale during admissions, so an unweighted 3.8 and a weighted 4.3 from the same set of courses may look similar to an admissions officer.

What is a good GPA?

For college admissions, 3.5 or above on a 4.0 scale is generally considered strong. The average GPA at four-year colleges is around 3.1. For graduate school, most programs expect at least a 3.0, with competitive programs expecting 3.5 or higher. For employment, GPA matters most in the first two years after graduation, particularly in fields like finance, consulting, and law.

How credit hours affect your GPA

Courses with more credit hours carry more weight. A 4-credit-hour course affects your GPA more than a 2-credit-hour course. This is why one strong semester early in college can have a bigger impact than one strong semester late, when you've accumulated more total credit hours pulling the average toward where it already is.

Frequently asked questions

How do you calculate GPA?

Convert each letter grade to grade points (A=4.0, B=3.0, etc.). Multiply each grade point value by the credit hours for that course. Add all those numbers together and divide by total credit hours. That's your GPA.

What is the difference between weighted and unweighted GPA?

Unweighted GPA uses a standard 4.0 scale for all courses. Weighted GPA gives extra points for harder courses: AP and IB classes add 1.0, honors classes add 0.5. Weighted GPAs can exceed 4.0.

What is a good GPA?

For college admissions, 3.5+ is generally strong. The national average is around 3.1. For graduate school, expect 3.0 as a minimum and 3.5+ for competitive programs.

How do I convert letter grades to GPA points?

A/A+=4.0, A-=3.7, B+=3.3, B=3.0, B-=2.7, C+=2.3, C=2.0, C-=1.7, D+=1.3, D=1.0, D-=0.7, F=0.0. Some schools assign 4.3 for A+.

How do I raise my GPA?

Earn grades above your current GPA average. The more credit hours you've completed, the harder it is to move the needle. A single A in a 3-credit course has less impact after 60+ credit hours than after 15.