GPA to Letter Grade Calculator

How to Convert GPA to Letter Grade

Converting a Grade Point Average (GPA) to a letter grade is a common practice in academic settings. This conversion helps in standardizing grades across different institutions and provides a quick understanding of a student's performance. Here's a comprehensive guide on how to convert GPA to letter grade:

GPA to Letter Grade Conversion Scale

The standard conversion scale is:

• A: 4.0
• A-: 3.7 - 3.9
• B+: 3.3 - 3.6
• B: 3.0 - 3.2
• B-: 2.7 - 2.9
• C+: 2.3 - 2.6
• C: 2.0 - 2.2
• C-: 1.7 - 1.9
• D+: 1.3 - 1.6
• D: 1.0 - 1.2
• F: 0.0 - 0.9

Conversion Steps

1. Determine your GPA on a 4.0 scale
2. Compare your GPA to the conversion scale
3. Identify the corresponding letter grade

Example Conversion

Let's convert a GPA of 3.5 to a letter grade:

1. GPA: 3.5
2. Comparing to the scale, 3.5 falls in the range of 3.3 - 3.6
3. Therefore, a GPA of 3.5 converts to a letter grade of B+

Visual Representation

This chart illustrates where a GPA of 3.5 falls on the standard GPA scale, helping to visualize its conversion to a B+ letter grade.