GPA to Percentage and 4.0 Scale Converter
Moves a GPA between scales in proportion.
As a percentage of the scale
— %
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On the 4.0 scale —
On the scale to convert to —
Reading this —
The formula
percentage = GPA ÷ top of scale × 100 new GPA = GPA ÷ top of scale × new top
A 3.0 on a 4.0 scale reads as 75% this way, even where a B is earned at 83–86% in class, because grade points are not spaced like percentages.
What to watch out for
Use this for a quick comparison. An application will usually ask for the institution’s own conversion.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a 3.4 GPA as a percentage?
85% of a 4.0 scale, by straight proportion.
How do I convert an 8.2 out of 10 to the 4.0 scale?
Proportionally it is 3.28. A receiving institution may use a different table.