US 4.0 GPA Calculator
The US 4.0 GPA Calculator works out your semester GPA and CGPA on the standard US 4.0 scale, where A+ earns 4.00 and B earns 3.00. GPA is each grade point times its credits, added up and divided by total credits.
Grades from College Board GPA Information.
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About the US 4.0 GPA System
The US 4.0 scale is the most widely used unweighted GPA framework across American colleges and universities. An A equals 4.0, B equals 3.0, and so on. Some institutions add plus/minus modifiers (A- = 3.7, B+ = 3.3), while others round to whole numbers only. This calculator uses the plus/minus variant for more precise results.
Why GPA Matters at US 4.0
GPA is central to many academic milestones in the US system: Dean's List eligibility, Latin honors at graduation, graduate school admissions and scholarship renewals, each with thresholds set by the school or programme. For professional programs like law and medical school, even small GPA differences can significantly affect admissions outcomes.
US 4.0 Honours Classification
Summa Cum Laude
3.90
min CGPA
Magna Cum Laude
3.70
min CGPA
Cum Laude
3.50
min CGPA
Dean's List
3.50
min CGPA
US 4.0 Grading Note
This page uses the standard unweighted US 4.0 GPA scale. Weighted GPA (for AP/IB/Honors courses) is not reflected here.
What Counts in Your US 4.0 GPA
US schools vary widely in GPA calculation methods. Some use plus/minus grading, others do not.
GPA Tips for US 4.0 Students
- If your school offers plus/minus grading, an A- (3.7) instead of an A (4.0) in a 4-credit course costs 1.2 grade points. In a 15-credit semester, that single minus can drop your term GPA by 0.08.
- Grade replacement policies vary by school. Some replace the old grade entirely, others average both attempts. Know your school policy before deciding to retake a course for GPA improvement.
- Transfer students should check how their new institution recalculates GPA. Some schools accept transfer credits but do not include them in the institutional GPA, effectively resetting your cumulative number.
Common GPA Mistakes at US 4.0
The most frequent mistake is confusing weighted GPA (which can exceed 4.0 for AP/IB courses in high school) with the standard unweighted 4.0 scale used by colleges. Another common error is assuming all US schools use plus/minus grading. Many community colleges and state universities use whole-letter grades only (A = 4.0, B = 3.0), which changes projected GPA significantly.
US 4.0 Grading System
US Standard (4.0 Scale) uses a 4.0-point grading scale. The highest achievable GPA is 4.0, and letter grades are converted to grade points using the US 4.0 grade table below. US 4.0 awards degree classifications based on cumulative GPA thresholds, with Summa Cum Laude requiring a CGPA of 3.90 or above.
Each module grade earns a specific number of grade points, which are then weighted by credit units to compute your semester GPA and cumulative GPA (CGPA). Use the US 4.0 GPA calculator above to project your CGPA based on expected grades.
US 4.0 Grade Points Used
| Grade | Grade Point | Score Range |
|---|---|---|
| A+ | 4.00 | 97-100% |
| A | 4.00 | 93-96% |
| A- | 3.70 | 90-92% |
| B+ | 3.30 | 87-89% |
| B | 3.00 | 83-86% |
| B- | 2.70 | 80-82% |
| C+ | 2.30 | 77-79% |
| C | 2.00 | 73-76% |
| C- | 1.70 | 70-72% |
| D+ | 1.30 | 67-69% |
| D | 1.00 | 63-66% |
| D- | 0.70 | 60-62% |
| F | 0.00 | 0-59% |
Official References
US Admissions GPA Tools
Work out your high school GPA, then compare it with the average high school GPA of first-year students at top US universities, taken from each school's Common Data Set.
Applying to law, medical or PA school? The application services recalculate your GPA with their own rules.
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