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Standard 4.0 GPA Grade Scale Table
Used by leading US universities (Harvard, MIT, UC Berkeley, etc.) and global colleges.
Letter Grade
Standard Percentage
4.0 GPA Value
A+ / A
93% - 100%
4.00
A-
90% - 92%
3.70
B+
87% - 89%
3.30
B
83% - 86%
3.00
B-
80% - 82%
2.70
C+
77% - 79%
2.30
C
73% - 76%
2.00
C-
70% - 72%
1.70
D
65% - 69%
1.00
F
Below 65%
0.00
Complete Guide to the 4.0 GPA Grading Scale
The 4.0 GPA Scale is the universal standard used across United States high schools, universities, and Canadian colleges. It translates course percentages into letter grades (A+, A, A-, B+, etc.) and converts them into standardized Grade Point Values.
Understanding weighted vs unweighted GPA calculation:
Credit Weighting: A 4-credit course has twice the impact on your cumulative GPA as a 2-credit elective. Each course's grade point is multiplied by its credits.
Honors & AP / IB Courses: Many US high schools use a weighted 5.0 scale for AP and International Baccalaureate (IB) courses, adding an extra 1.0 point to honors classes.
Latin Honors Thresholds: US colleges bestow prestigious graduation honors: Cum Laude (typically top 20-30%, GPA 3.5+), Magna Cum Laude (top 10-15%, GPA 3.7+), and Summa Cum Laude (top 1-5%, GPA 3.9+).
Graduate & Med School Requirements: Competitive admissions typically look for cumulative GPAs above 3.5, with medical and top law schools favoring 3.8+.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
A 4.0 GPA is computed by multiplying the point value of each letter grade (e.g. A = 4.0, B = 3.0, C = 2.0) by the number of credit hours for that course, adding all resulting grade points together, and dividing by total credit hours taken.
A GPA of 3.0 or higher is generally considered good academic standing. A GPA between 3.5 and 3.7 qualifies for Cum Laude or Magna Cum Laude honors, while 3.8 to 4.0 is top-tier (Summa Cum Laude) suitable for competitive graduate and medical school admissions.
Use the Optional Cumulative GPA inputs above. Enter your prior cumulative GPA and total prior credit hours earned. The calculator will automatically weight your previous semesters alongside your current coursework.
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