Understanding a 4 out of 5 grading scale

My school uses a 5-point grading scale and I got a 4 out of 5 in a class. Can someone help me understand what letter grade that would be equivalent to and how to convert it to a 4.0 scale for college applications?

To convert your 4 out of 5 grade to a standard letter grade and GPA on a 4.0 scale, you'll first need to understand how your school's 5-point grading scale translates to letter grades. Generally, a 5-point grading scale can be translated as follows:

5.0 = A

4.0 = B

3.0 = C

2.0 = D

1.0 = F

Based on this conversion, your 4 out of 5 is equivalent to a B. Now, you'll want to convert your letter grade to a GPA on a 4.0 scale. The most common 4.0 GPA scale is as follows:

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)

F (0.0)

Since your 4 out of 5 is equivalent to a B, your grade translated to a 4.0 scale is a 3.0. When you're filling out college applications, you'll use the converted GPA for any forms or applications that request your GPA on a 4.0 scale. Keep in mind that colleges are aware of varying grading scales and should have a system in place for understanding and evaluating applicants with different scales. Make sure to thoroughly review the college application instructions to ensure you're providing the necessary information for your specific situation.