GPA Calculator

About the 4.0 GPA scale

• Grade points: A/A+ = 4.0, A− = 3.7, B+ = 3.3, B = 3.0, … F = 0.0.
• Unweighted GPA = Σ(grade points × credits) ÷ Σ(credits).
• Weighted GPA adds +0.5 for Honours and +1.0 for AP/IB courses.
• Canadian scales vary: percentage, letter, 4.0, 4.33 or 9-point depending on the school.

This calculator uses the US 4.0 scale that international applications often ask for. Because Canadian grading varies by institution, always check the specific requirements of the university or employer you are applying to.

Frequently Asked Questions

What GPA scale does Canada use?

There is no single national scale. Canadian universities use percentages, letter grades, or a GPA on a 4.0, 4.33 or 9-point scale depending on the institution. This calculator uses the common US 4.0 scale, useful for applications abroad.

How is GPA calculated on the 4.0 scale?

Each grade maps to grade points (A = 4.0, A− = 3.7, B+ = 3.3 …). GPA = Σ(grade points × credits) ÷ Σ(credits).

What is a weighted GPA?

A weighted GPA adds bonus points for harder courses: +0.5 for Honours and +1.0 for AP/IB. The unweighted GPA ignores course difficulty and stays on the 4.0 scale.

Will my Canadian transcript match this exactly?

Not necessarily. Each school converts percentages to letters and grade points differently. Always check your university’s official grading scheme or conversion guidance for the receiving institution.