Percentage to GPA Calculator

Instantly convert your percentage grades into a standard GPA with our free online calculator. Ideal for university applications, this tool supports common 4.0 scales and allows you to create a custom grading scale for precise conversions. Always check with your target institution for their specific conversion method. Explore more academic tools on CalculatorBolt.

Convert Percentage to GPA

Enter your percentage score (0-100)
Choose a preset scale or create your own

Custom Scale Editor

Create your own grading scale by defining percentage ranges and their corresponding GPA values.

Min % Max % Grade GPA Action

Export/Import

How to Convert Percentage to GPA

This calculator works by matching your numerical percentage score to a corresponding Grade Point Average on a selected scale. Different institutions use different scales, so we provide common presets and a custom scale editor to ensure you get the most accurate estimate.

Inputs Explained

  • Your Percentage (%): Enter the final percentage you received in a course or your overall average.
  • Select Grading Scale: Choose a predefined scale (like the Common 4.0 Scale) or create a custom one that matches your school's system.

Example

If you scored 91% and select the Common 4.0 Scale, the calculator will return a GPA of 3.7. This is because 91% falls within the 90-92% range, which corresponds to a 3.7 GPA on that scale.

Understanding Grading Scales

Grading scales translate percentage scores into letter grades and then into grade points. The 4.0 scale is the most common in the United States, but many variations exist. Using the correct scale is crucial for an accurate GPA conversion for college or university applications.

FAQs

The 4.0 scale is the most widely used, particularly in the U.S., where an 'A' grade is equivalent to 4.0 grade points.

Always check the admissions website of the university you are applying to. They will specify the conversion method or scale they use for international applicants.

Yes, use the "Custom Scale" option in the Advanced Options to define the exact percentage-to-GPA conversion for your institution.

The calculator will follow the defined ranges precisely. For example, if a scale defines 90-92% as a 3.7, then an input of 90.0% will result in a 3.7 GPA.

This calculator provides an estimated GPA conversion. Universities may have their own internal evaluation processes. Always confirm official conversions with the relevant educational institution.

Yes, you can export your custom scale as a JSON file and import it later. You can also share a link with your custom scale encoded in the URL.

The Common 4.0 Scale has more granular grade ranges (e.g., 97-100 = 4.0, 93-96 = 4.0, 90-92 = 3.7), while the Simple 4.0 Scale uses broader ranges (e.g., 90-100 = 4.0, 80-89 = 3.0).

Disclaimer

This calculator provides an estimated GPA conversion. Universities and colleges may have their own internal evaluation processes and conversion methods. This tool should be used as a guide, and official conversions should be confirmed with the relevant educational institution.

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