How to calculate GPA with an 83% grade?

Hi there, I'm trying to determine my GPA for college applications and I'm a little bit lost on how to convert an 83% grade to a GPA. Can anyone help me out or give me some guidance on doing so? Thanks in advance!

Sure, I'm happy to help you convert your 83% grade to a GPA! There are generally two methods for converting percentage grades into GPA: using a 4.0 scale and using a 5.0 scale. The 4.0 scale is more common, but your school might use the 5.0 scale if it offers weighted classes like AP or honors courses. Make sure to check which scale your school uses.

Using a 4.0 scale:

- 90-100% = 4.0 (A)

- 80-89% = 3.0 (B)

- 70-79% = 2.0 (C)

- 60-69% = 1.0 (D)

- Below 60% = 0.0 (F)

So, if you have an 83% grade, it would translate to a 3.0 GPA on the 4.0 scale.

Using a 5.0 scale (weighted scale):

- 90-100%: 5.0 (A) for AP/honors classes; 4.0 (A) for regular classes

- 80-89%: 4.0 (B) for AP/honors classes; 3.0 (B) for regular classes

- 70-79%: 3.0 (C) for AP/honors classes; 2.0 (C) for regular classes

- 60-69%: 2.0 (D) for AP/honors classes; 1.0 (D) for regular classes

- Below 60%: 0.0 (F) for all classes

With an 83% grade in a regular class, you would again have a 3.0 GPA on the 5.0 scale. If it's an honors or AP class, your GPA would be 4.0 on the 5.0 scale. Make sure to consider the appropriate scale and weighting when converting all of your class percentages to calculate your overall GPA.

Good luck with your college applications!