Hi guys, I'm just a little confused about GPA calculation. If all my grades throughout high school are B's (let's say straight 80-89%), what would my GPA be on a 4.0 scale? Thanks in advance!
Hello! To calculate your GPA on a 4.0 scale, you'll have to convert your percentage grades into their respective GPA points.
Most high schools use a grade scale where:
- A (90-100%) = 4.0 points
- B (80-89%) = 3.0 points
- C (70-79%) = 2.0 points
- D (60-69%) = 1.0 points
- F (below 60%) = 0 points
If all your grades are B's (80-89%), each grade would be worth 3.0 points. To calculate your GPA, you would add up all your grade points and then divide the sum by the total number of courses you took.
For example, if you took 24 courses throughout high school and received a B in each of them, your total grade points would be 72 (3.0 points per course 24 courses). You would then divide that by the 24 courses for an overall GPA of 3.0.
So, with all B's, your GPA would be 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. Keep in mind that this is a simplified example and some high schools may use weighted scales (where honors or AP classes have higher point values), but this should help you understand the basic calculation. Good luck!
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