How to convert GPA to a 100-point scale?

Hey everyone, my school uses a 4.0 GPA scale, but some colleges I'm interested in ask for a GPA out of 100. How do I convert my GPA to a percentage out of 100? Is there a specific formula or method I should follow?

Hello! Converting your GPA from a 4.0 scale to a 100-point scale isn't an exact science, as different schools may have varying grading scales and policies. However, you can estimate it fairly easily by following this general method:

1. First, check if your school provides a weighted or unweighted GPA. Weighted GPAs take into account the rigor of your courses (AP, IB, or honors) and accordingly assign higher weight to those courses compared to regular ones. Unweighted GPAs treat all courses equally, irrespective of their difficulty.

2. Next, identify the corresponding letter grades for your GPA. For example, a 4.0 GPA generally correlates to an A grade, a 3.0 to a B grade, and so on.

3. After you have identified the letter grades, follow these approximate conversions of letter grades to percentages on a 100-point scale:

- A+ (97-100%)

- A (93-96%)

- A- (90-92%)

- B+ (87-89%)

- B (83-86%)

- B- (80-82%)

- C+ (77-79%)

- C (73-76%)

- C- (70-72%)

- D+ (67-69%)

- D (65-66%)

- F (0-64%)

4. Based on the letter grades you identified in step 2, consider the percentage range corresponding to each letter grade and choose a reasonable percentage within that range. Make sure to account for any weighting of Honors, AP, or IB classes, if your school uses a weighted system.

5. Calculate an average GPA by adding the percentages together and dividing by the total number of classes you've taken. If applicable, make sure to factor in the credit hours for each course.

Again, this conversion is approximate, and different colleges might have some additional nuances in their grading scales. However, this general method should give you a reasonable estimate of your GPA on a 100-point scale. Make sure to check each college's specific requirements and, if needed, reach out to their admissions offices, or your own guidance counselor, for clarification or additional help. Good luck!