Formula
A is 4.0, A− is 3.7, B+ is 3.3, and the scale continues down to F at 0:
College GPA = sum(credits × letter points) / sum(credits)
High school GPA on this site uses whole letters only. The numeric GPA page lets you type the points yourself.
Assumptions
- The letters use the scale stated above.
- Credits weight the courses.
Worked example
An A and a B+, each worth 3 credits, make a college GPA of 3.65.
Input definitions
- Letter
- A college grade from A through F, including plus and minus.
Limitations
Schools do not all use the same plus and minus values. This is one common scale.
Questions
Where is an A−?
It is 3.7 on this scale.
Can I add an honors bump?
Use the weighted GPA calculator for a bonus on top of numeric points.