Hey, I'm a bit confused about how to convert my grades to a GPA. If I have an average of 81, what would that equate to in terms of GPA? Thanks for the help!
Calculating your GPA can be a bit tricky, as different schools and countries might have different grading scales. Generally, the most common GPA scale used in the US is a 4.0 scale. To convert your average of 81 into a GPA on this scale, you can follow this rough conversion:
- A grade of 90-100 is generally considered an A (4.0 GPA)
- A grade of 80-89 is generally considered a B (3.0 GPA)
- A grade of 70-79 is generally considered a C (2.0 GPA)
- A grade of 60-69 is generally considered a D (1.0 GPA)
- A grade of 0-59 is generally considered an F (0.0 GPA)
Based on these ranges, your average of 81 would be considered a B, or more specifically, a 3.0 GPA.
However, keep in mind that some schools and colleges have different conversion scales and might use a weighted GPA system where honors and AP/IB classes carry additional weight. To get an accurate GPA for your specific situation, you should check with your school or your high school counselor for the grading scale used at your school.
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