US 4.0 GPA Calculator
The official American collegiate GPA calculator. Enter your semester courses, credit hours, and letter grades on the standard 4.0 US scale.
College & University GPA Calculator
US 4.0 Collegiate Scale with semester courses and credit hours.
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United States Grading Methodology
In the United States higher education system, academic achievement is measured by Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 4.0 scale. Courses are weighted by semester credit hours (often 3 or 4 credits per class, where 1 credit represents 1 hour of classroom lecture per week).
Standard US 4.0 Scale Grade Points
| Letter Grade | Percentage Cutoff | Standard 4.0 Points | Academic Standing |
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| A / A+ | 93–100% | 4.0 | Excellent |
| A- | 90–92% | 3.7 | Very Good |
| B+ | 87–89% | 3.3 | Good |
| B | 83–86% | 3.0 | Above Average |
| B- | 80–82% | 2.7 | Average |
| C+ | 77–79% | 2.3 | Satisfactory |
| C | 73–76% | 2.0 | Minimum Major Pass |
| D | 60–69% | 1.0 | Bare Passing |
| F | < 60% | 0.0 | Failing |
Frequently Asked Questions
How is the standard US 4.0 collegiate GPA calculated?↓
Each letter grade earned is converted into grade points: A (4.0), A- (3.7), B+ (3.3), B (3.0), B- (2.7), C+ (2.3), C (2.0), C- (1.7), D+ (1.3), D (1.0), and F (0.0). Multiply course credits by the grade points, sum across all courses to find total quality points, and divide by total attempted credit hours.
Does an A+ count as 4.0 or 4.33 in the United States?↓
Most American universities cap an A+ at 4.00 to preserve a strict 4.0 maximum ceiling. However, some private institutions and the Law School Admission Council (LSAC) calculate an A+ as 4.33.
What is considered a good college GPA in the US?↓
A 3.0 GPA represents a B average and is considered standard good standing. A 3.5 or higher typically earns Dean’s List honors, and a 3.7+ is competitive for top-tier law schools, medical schools, and graduate programs.