GPA Scale Converter
Complete Conversion Reference Table
This table shows every standard grade value across all four common scales. Use it to manually verify any conversion.
| Letter Grade | Unweighted (4.0) | Honors Weighted (4.5 max) | AP Weighted (5.0 max) | Typical Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A+ | 4.0 | 4.5 | 5.0 | 97–100% |
| A | 4.0 | 4.5 | 5.0 | 93–96% |
| A− | 3.7 | 4.2 | 4.7 | 90–92% |
| B+ | 3.3 | 3.8 | 4.3 | 87–89% |
| B | 3.0 | 3.5 | 4.0 | 83–86% |
| B− | 2.7 | 3.2 | 3.7 | 80–82% |
| C+ | 2.3 | 2.8 | 3.3 | 77–79% |
| C | 2.0 | 2.5 | 3.0 | 73–76% |
| C− | 1.7 | 2.2 | 2.7 | 70–72% |
| D+ | 1.3 | 1.3 | 1.3 | 67–69% |
| D | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 60–66% |
| F | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | Below 60% |
Which Scale Should You Report?
Always report unweighted GPA (4.0 scale) as your primary GPA. This is what every college admissions system, dual enrollment form, and scholarship application expects as the baseline. If you also calculated a weighted GPA, include it as a secondary figure labeled clearly as "weighted."
Never report only a weighted GPA without disclosure — a 4.4 GPA on an unlabeled transcript will raise credibility questions because it exceeds the standard 4.0 ceiling. Always state the scale you used.
When Colleges Recalculate Your GPA
Most selective colleges recalculate applicant GPAs using their own method — often stripping out non-core courses (PE, electives) and applying their own weighting rules. This means the GPA you report may not be the GPA the college uses internally. That is normal and expected. Your job is to report accurately using a documented, consistent scale. Their job is to evaluate it in context.