Letter Grade Scale

This is an example of a US percentage and 4.0 GPA scale, not a universal grading policy. Percentage cutoffs, plus/minus values and passing requirements vary by school and course; check your syllabus and registrar.

In this example, A and A+ are 4.0 and A− is 3.7. Some institutions use different values, so check your registrar’s scale before comparing this estimate with an official transcript.

No. Some schools use a 10-point scale where A is 90–100 and B is 80–89 with no plus/minus. Others use a 7-point scale or different GPA points. Always check your specific school's grading policy.

The table illustrates a scale with D-range scores from 60 to 69. Passing a course, satisfying a major prerequisite and maintaining good academic standing are separate requirements set by your school.

A C is average by the standard definition — 73–76% and a 2.0 GPA. Whether it is "bad" depends on context: the course difficulty, your major requirements, and your overall GPA goals.

A B+ is typically worth 3.3 grade points on a 4.0 scale. This falls between a B (3.0) and an A− (3.7).

Find where your percentage falls in the table above. For example, 88% falls in the 87–89% range, which corresponds to a B+.

Your GPA is calculated by multiplying each course's grade points by its credit hours, summing those quality points, and dividing by total credit hours. Higher letter grades produce higher GPA values. Use the GPA calculator to estimate your GPA precisely.