Hi folks, my grades are mainly B's across the board. I'm still a little sketchy on the conversion to GPA though. Can someone enlighten me on what GPA straight B's would translate to?
Hi there! Sure, I can help you understand how to convert letter grades to GPA. The typical scale used in high schools across the United States considers an A to be 4.0, a B as 3.0, a C as 2.0, a D as 1.0, and an F as 0.0. This is considered an unweighted GPA scale and is the most common method of grading.
So, if you are getting straight B's, your grade point average (GPA) on most unweighted scales would be a 3.0. However, remember that some schools use a weighted scale, which takes the difficulty of your courses into account. This means the scale might go up to 5.0 or even 6.0 for Advanced Placement, Honors, or International Baccalaureate classes, for instance.
But for a standard, unweighted scale, straight B's typically equate to a 3.0 GPA. Of course, you should confirm your school's grading policy, as some schools might calculate GPA slightly differently.
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