How to calculate my calculate my GPA

  • Thread starter Thread starter set
  • Start date Start date
  • Tags Tags
    Gpa
Click For Summary

Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the calculation of GPA (Grade Point Average) based on percentage grades received in university courses. Participants explore different methods of converting percentage scores to GPA on a 4.0 scale, share personal experiences, and seek advice on improving GPA after receiving lower grades.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory
  • Technical explanation
  • Debate/contested
  • Homework-related

Main Points Raised

  • One participant presents their grades and calculations, questioning which method of GPA calculation is correct.
  • Another participant asks about the function used to map percentage grades to GPA, providing a conversion chart as a reference.
  • Some participants express concern about how a single low grade can significantly impact overall GPA.
  • A participant asserts that the calculation method presented is commonly used by most universities, assuming equal credit hours for each course.
  • Another participant shares their personal experience of having a low GPA and seeks advice on improving it.
  • Responses include suggestions to perform better in future courses without providing specific strategies.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

There is no consensus on a single method for calculating GPA, as participants reference different conversion charts and experiences. Some agree on the commonality of the calculation method, while others question its applicability.

Contextual Notes

Participants reference various GPA conversion charts, indicating that different institutions may have different grading scales. The discussion reflects uncertainty regarding the impact of specific grades on overall GPA.

Who May Find This Useful

Students navigating GPA calculations, those seeking to understand grading systems in universities, and individuals looking for support in academic performance improvement.

set
Messages
58
Reaction score
0
As of my first term at uni, I got 83, 64, 84, 84, 95, (all equally weighted) with the average of 82. 82 is equivalent to 3.7, but if I were to assign each percentage grade a 4.0-scale-grade then I would get (3.7 + 2 + 3.7 + 3.7 + 4) / 5 = 3.42... Which one is the correct calculation?
(Wow that course in which I got a 64 just killed me... and I failed a course and another one with 62 XD)
 
Physics news on Phys.org
set said:
As of my first term at uni, I got 83, 64, 84, 84, 95, (all equally weighted) with the average of 82. 82 is equivalent to 3.7, but if I were to assign each percentage grade a 4.0-scale-grade then I would get (3.7 + 2 + 3.7 + 3.7 + 4) / 5 = 3.42... Which one is the correct calculation?
(Wow that course in which I got a 64 just killed me... and I failed a course and another one with 62 XD)

What function are you using to map the percentage to GPA?
 
berkeman said:
What function are you using to map the percentage to GPA?

I referred to this conversion chart:
90 - 100 => 4
85 - 89 => 3.9
80 - 84 => 3.7
77 - 79 => 3.3
73 - 76 => 3
70 - 72 => 2.7
67 - 69 => 2.3
63 - 66 => 2.0
60 - 62 => 1.7
57 - 59 => 1.3
53 - 56 => 1.0
50 - 52 => 0.7
0 - 49 => 0

Is university like this? I bombed one class and that dropped my GPA by almost one grade...
 
set said:
As of my first term at uni, I got 83, 64, 84, 84, 95, (all equally weighted) with the average of 82. 82 is equivalent to 3.7, but if I were to assign each percentage grade a 4.0-scale-grade then I would get (3.7 + 2 + 3.7 + 3.7 + 4) / 5 = 3.42... Which one is the correct calculation?
(Wow that course in which I got a 64 just killed me... and I failed a course and another one with 62 XD)

set said:
I referred to this conversion chart:
90 - 100 => 4
85 - 89 => 3.9
80 - 84 => 3.7
77 - 79 => 3.3
73 - 76 => 3
70 - 72 => 2.7
67 - 69 => 2.3
63 - 66 => 2.0
60 - 62 => 1.7
57 - 59 => 1.3
53 - 56 => 1.0
50 - 52 => 0.7
0 - 49 => 0

Is university like this? I bombed one class and that dropped my GPA by almost one grade...

Thank you for posting the transfer function. Does that answer your question? It's not a linear function over 0%-100%.
 
(3.7 + 2 + 3.7 + 3.7 + 4) / 5 = 3.42...
That's how most universities calculate it. I've never heard of one that doesn't calculate it that way (assuming equal credit hours per class).
 
So I have a C, C-, and a F in my first year, with a GPA less than 3.0...
Was anyone in this forum in a similar situation and could tell me how to get out of this? :S
 
set said:
So I have a C, C-, and a F in my first year, with a GPA less than 3.0...
Was anyone in this forum in a similar situation and could tell me how to get out of this? :S
Do better in future courses.
 

Similar threads

Admissions Need advice for Low GPA / Good Research / HEPth PhD application
  • · Replies 26 ·
Replies
26
Views
7K
Other How much does GPA and Prestigious school indicate success?
  • · Replies 7 ·
Replies
7
Views
2K
Studying Help How do I raise my GPA? I have a full schedule with hard classes
  • · Replies 9 ·
Replies
9
Views
3K
Second Bachelors, Physics this time GPA/GPA Split
  • · Replies 6 ·
Replies
6
Views
2K
Admissions Help evaluating my physics grad application scores & GPA
  • · Replies 8 ·
Replies
8
Views
4K
How hard it is to achieve 3.7+ GPA?
  • · Replies 29 ·
Replies
29
Views
17K
My Grade 11 Math mark is eating me alive. What do I do?
  • · Replies 21 ·
Replies
21
Views
161K
Admissions Having an A- average in upper division physics course
  • · Replies 1 ·
Replies
1
Views
2K
Freshman year GPA (not horrible, but not brilliant)
  • · Replies 2 ·
Replies
2
Views
5K
Programs EE grad studies with low GPA, non-degree courses?
  • · Replies 3 ·
Replies
3
Views
2K