Letter Grade to GPA
Look up one letter grade on the UC Berkeley 4.0 scale; this is not a universal grading scale.
Formula
Use the published Berkeley letter-to-points table.
Points per unit ≈ 3
How to use
- Confirm that the Berkeley scale applies.
- Choose the course letter grade.
- Use its points with credits in the GPA calculator.
Examples
- B− maps to 2.7 points per unit on this scale.
Frequently asked questions
Is this my cumulative GPA?
No. It is the point value for one grade. GPA also needs course credits.
Does A+ exceed 4.0?
Not on the Berkeley scale used here; A+ and A both receive 4.0.
What about pass or incomplete?
Those marks are excluded here. Apply your institution’s rules for non-letter grades.
Sources
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