Hey folks! I'm kind of confused about GPA scales. I have a GPA of 3 but I'm not sure what that would be as a percentage? Can anybody explain how this works? Thanks!
Hi there! The conversion from GPA to percentages can be a little complex, since grading standards might differ between institutions. However, a general rule of thumb is that on a 4.0 scale, an A (excellent) is often a 4.0, a B (good) is a 3.0, a C (average) is a 2.0, and a D (passing) is a 1.0. An F (failing) would be a 0.
Comparing this to percentage grades, you can say that an A typically corresponds to a score of 90-100%, a B corresponds to 80-89%, a C corresponds to 70-79%, a D corresponds to 60-69%, and anything lower than that is usually failing.
So, with a GPA of 3.0, that generally equates to a B average, or in percentage terms, around 80-89%. I hope this clarifies things a bit for you!
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