What Is the Grade Point Average Scale for High School

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It can be a bit tricky to and convert a grade or a group of grades in the form of a percentages into a 4.0 GPA. Here are some simple methods to clarify how a percentage may be accurately converted into a GPA, based on a 4.0 scale.

Conversion Help

1. 1

   Know the formula for converting a percentage into a 4.0 GPA. Let's use x to represent the percentage. The formula to use when converting a percentage into a GPA (with a scale of 4.0) is (x/20) - 1 = GPA.

2. 2

   Plug the percentage into the formula and solve. Let's say you have an 89% in Geology. Just plug it into the formula to get the following:

   • 89/20 - 1 =
   • 4.45 - 1 = 3.45.
   • The GPA equivalent of 89% is 3.45.

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3. 3

   Use the same formula if the percentage is higher than 100%. The process will be the same even if your percentage is higher than 100%. Let's say you got a whopping 108% in Algebra. Here's what happens when you plug it in:

   • 108/20 - 1 =
   • 5.4 - 1 = 4.4
   • The GPA equivalent of 108% is 4.4.

4. 4

   Consider using a scale instead. This may be useful depending on what you are calculating your GPA for. If you are calculating one grade at a time to see how they will add up for your high school GPA, then you may not have to follow this exact formula because all grades will fall within a range anyway. For example, if your grade falls within the range of 83-86, then depending on your high school, then you will have a B, or a 3.0, whether it falls on the higher or lower part of the range or not.^[1]

   • Check out your school's GPA system to figure out how to do this; some high schools have a slightly different range for what makes an A- vs. an A, a B vs. a B+, and so on.

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1. 1

   Assign a numerical score to your each of your grades. Each grade that you get at the end of a class has a number equivalent on the 4.0 scale. Find a number equivalent for each grade that you get. Each school's numeral scores may vary slightly, so look into the GPA system at your school. Here is what the typical scoring system looks like:

   • A = 4
   • A- = 3.7
   • B+ = 3.3
   • B = 3
   • B- = 2.7
   • C+ = 2.3
   • C = 2.0
   • C- = 1.7
   • D+ = 1.3
   • D = 1
   • D- = .7
   • F = 0

2. 2

   Add up all of your numerical scores. Add up the numerical scores assigned to each of your grades. For the sake of example, say you took English (C+), History (B), Math (B+), Chemistry (C+), Physical Education (A-), and Art (A-). That would mean you'd have: 2.3 + 3 + 3.3 + 2.3 + 3.7 + 3.7 = 18.3.^[2]

3. 3

   Divide your number by the number of classes you took. This is another way of saying that you will have to find the average numerical score. This will give you your final GPA score on a 4.0 scale.^[3]

   • In our example, we added up our numbers to get 18.3. Since we took six classes, we have to divide 18.3 by six. 18.3 ÷ 6 = 3.05 (or 3.1).

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1. 1

   Understand weighted GPA. Weighted GPA is the idea that some harder classes, like honors or AP, should be weighted to reflect an extra degree of difficulty. So, instead of the traditional 4.0 grade scale, a weighted scale can go as high as 5.0, reflecting a harder course load. The idea is that getting a "C" in AP Algebra is just as hard as getting a "B" in regular Algebra.

2. 2

   Assign a numerical score to each of your grades. This time, use the same table as above, except add 1 point to each grade that you got in an honors or AP class.^[4] Here is what the scaling system usually looks like:

   • A = 5
   • A- = 4.7
   • B+ = 4.3
   • B = 4
   • B- = 3.7
   • C+ = 3.3
   • C = 3.0
   • C- = 2.7
   • D+ = 2.3
   • D = 2
   • D- = 1.7
   • F = 1

3. 3

   Add up all your numerical scores. Add up the numerical scores assigned to each of your grades. For the sake of example, say you took AP English (C), Honors History (B), Math (B), AP Chemistry (C+), Music Theory (B-), and Honors Art (A-). That would mean you'd have: 3 + 4 + 3 + 3.3 + 2.7 + 4.7 = 20.7.

4. 4

   Divide your number by the number of classes you took. Again, you're just finding the average score. This will give you your final GPA score on a 5.0 scale. Note that you can only receive a 5.0 GPA if all of your classes are honors or AP and you receive an "A" in each class. Many students are required to take classes without extra degrees of difficulty, such as gym.

   • In our example, we added up our numbers to get 20.7. Since we took six classes, we have to divide 20.7 by six. 20.7 ÷ 6 = 3.45 (or 3.5).

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For those with only a B.Sc. Transcript or Research M.Sc. (no courses taken), use this method.

1. 1

   Multiply the course Credit Hours by the letter grade equivalent (see below) to get the Quality Points.

   • For example: (3 Credit Hours * 4.5 (A+))

2. 2

   Total the credit hours in your last 2 years of study or in the last 60 Credit Hours (see above).

3. 3

   Divide the total Quality Points by the total Credit Hours.

   • Product: Credit Hours * letter grades)) / (Total Credit Hours); or
   • (Quality Points) / (Total Credit Hours)

4. 4

   Finished. This is your GPA.

   • Calculated GPA /4.0 = X / 4.5

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• Question

  How can I convert a 98 weighted grade point average to the 4 point scale?

  

  This depends on what class you are taking. Most schools have all grades above 90+ count as a 4.0. However, AP classes usually have a weight of 5.0, and some schools weigh harder classes differently. You should figure out how your school weighs their GPAs and calculate your GPA accordingly.

• Question

  How can I convert a score of 11.54/20 into a GPA?

  

  The best way to estimate GPA is by using a calculator. First divide 11.54/20 and multiply by 100 to get the percentage, which would be 57.7%. Then divide 57.7 by 20, which is 2.885. Now subtract 1 from 2.885, which is 1.885 (5-point system) or 0.885 (4-point system) (D-).

• Question

  If I got a 3.6 GPA out of 4, how can I convert it into percentage?

  

  If 4 is 100%, 3.6 is 90% (3.6 ÷ 4 = 0.9).

• Question

  How do I convert my 83% average grade to GPA?

  

  First, since you have a B you would basically just go to a GPA scale and convert it.The answer is 3.6.

• Question

  How do I calculate my grade percentages?

  

  Your teacher can probably tell you your grade percentage. But if you want to figure it out, you need to know your marks for all your quizzes, projects, etc. You can probably find some converter for letter grades. You also need to know what weighting each assignment has for your final mark. Convert your marks into the weighted percentages, then add them all up.

• Question

  How can I get a GPA greater than 4?

  

  Unless your school grades on a scale greater than 4 (some schools grade on a five-point scale, for example). or there is some kind of weight attached to certain classes (such as adding 0.5 to an advanced course), it is not possible to have a GPA greater than 4.0.

• Question

  How do I convert my GPA of 4.58333 to a 4 point scale?

  

  If it is out of 5, then 3.66666 is your GPA. If it is weighted, then you will need to find your unweighted GPA.

• Question

  What is the GPA for an A+?

  

  4 GPA for an unweighted class; weighted will be more, depending on your school.

• Question

  What grade is a 3.10?

  

  On most letter grade systems, a GPA of 3.10 on the 4.0 scale is a B.

• Question

  How do I compute the GPA if I have 2 semesters per term with 10 subjects?

  

  You would use the same method to calculate the GPA for one semester. You multiply your grade in each class (if out of 100) by how much each class is worth. Find the average of all of the classes in both semesters. Then, divide by 20 and subtract 1.

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To convert a percentage into a 4.0 grade point average, start by dividing the percentage by 20. Then, just subtract 1 from that number to get the grade point average. For example, if your grade is 89 percent, you would start by dividing 89 by 20, which would give you 4.45. Then, you would subtract 1 from 4.45 and get 3.45, which would be your grade point average. To learn how to convert multiple percentages into a 4.0 grade point average, scroll down!

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