Is A+ worth more than A on the 4.0 scale?

Usually no. The standard scale caps both A and A+ at 4.0. A few schools treat A+ as 4.3 — check your school's policy.

Are the percentage cutoffs universal?

No. The cutoffs above are the most common starting point, but individual schools and instructors can use different ranges.

How is F counted in GPA?

F is worth 0 grade points but typically still counts as attempted credits. That means an F can lower your GPA significantly.

What about a 5.0 scale?

A 5.0 scale is a weighted scale that adds bonus points for Honors, AP, or IB classes on top of the 4.0 base.

4.0 GPA Scale

The standard unweighted scale used at most US high schools and colleges. Treat the percentage column as a common reference — exact cutoffs vary by school.

Standard 4.0 scale

Letter	Percent	Grade Points
A / A+	93–100	4.0
A−	90–92	3.7
B+	87–89	3.3
B	83–86	3.0
B−	80–82	2.7
C+	77–79	2.3
C	73–76	2.0
C−	70–72	1.7
D+	67–69	1.3
D	63–66	1.0
D−	60–62	0.7
F	Below 60	0.0

Use the scale with the calculator

Plug in your courses below to see how the scale turns into a GPA. You can enter letter grades, percentages, or direct 4.0-scale values, whichever matches your transcript.

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Examples

An A in a 3-credit course contributes 4.0 × 3 = 12.0 quality points.
A B in a 4-credit course contributes 3.0 × 4 = 12.0 quality points.
Five 3-credit A grades produce a GPA of 4.0 over 15 credits.

FAQ

Is A+ worth more than A on the 4.0 scale?: Usually no. The standard scale caps both A and A+ at 4.0. A few schools treat A+ as 4.3 — check your school's policy.
Are the percentage cutoffs universal?: No. The cutoffs above are the most common starting point, but individual schools and instructors can use different ranges.
How is F counted in GPA?: F is worth 0 grade points but typically still counts as attempted credits. That means an F can lower your GPA significantly.
What about a 5.0 scale?: A 5.0 scale is a weighted scale that adds bonus points for Honors, AP, or IB classes on top of the 4.0 base. See the Weighted GPA Scale page for details.

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