Calculating GPA on 4.0 Scale

Hello everyone, I'm a bit confused about the GPA calculation. I need a clear understanding of how to calculate GPA on a 4.0 scale. Is there a specific method or formula to it?

Absolutely, I'd be happy to help clarify this. In the U.S, the standard GPA scale is a 4.0 scale. Here’s how to calculate it:

Each of your classes has a certain grade value associated with it based on the letter grade you receive.

Typically:

- A (90-100%): 4.0

- A- (90%): 3.7

- B+ (87-89%): 3.3

- B (83-86%): 3.0

- B- (80-82%): 2.7

- C+ (77-79%): 2.3

- C (73-76%): 2.0

- C- (70-72%): 1.7

- D+ (67-69%): 1.3

- D (65-66%): 1.0

- F (below 65%): 0

First, you map each of your course grades to its equivalent point value. Then, you total up these values.

Next, you'll divide that sum by the total number of courses you've taken.

For example, if you have five classes and you received the following grades:

- B (3.0)

- A (4.0)

- B+ (3.3)

- C (2.0)

- A (4.0)

You'd add these up: 3.0 + 4.0 + 3.3 + 2.0 + 4.0 = 16.3

Then, divide by the number of classes, which is five in this case: 16.3 ÷ 5 = 3.26

So, your GPA on a 4.0 scale would be 3.26.

Keep in mind that higher level classes like AP or honors may be weighted differently, often on a 5.0 scale. You'd need to check your school's specific policy to know for sure. If weighted, you will have two GPAs: weighted and unweighted. Your unweighted GPA is the standard 4.0 scale, and your weighted GPA takes into account the rigor of your coursework.

I hope this explanation was helpful!