Step 1: Gather Your Grades
Collect all your grades for each course or subject you have
completed. This includes grades for exams, assignments, and any other
assessments.
Step 2: Understand the Grading System
Familiarize yourself with the grading scale used by your
educational institution. Grading systems vary widely across countries and
institutions. Common grading scales include letter grades (e.g., A, B, C) or
numerical scales (e.g., out of 100).
Step 3: Convert Grades to GPA Scale
If your institution uses a different grading system than the
GPA scale (0-4 or 0-5) commonly used in the United States, you'll need to
convert your grades to the GPA scale. Use a conversion table or formula to map
your grades to the GPA scale. Here's a general guideline for converting grades:
Letter Grades to GPA:
A = 4.0
B = 3.0
C = 2.0
D = 1.0
F = 0.0
Numerical Grades to GPA:
Determine the range of numerical grades that correspond to
each GPA value. For example:
90-100 = 4.0
80-89 = 3.0
70-79 = 2.0
60-69 = 1.0
Below 60 = 0.0
Step 4: Calculate GPA for Each Course
For each course, convert your grade to the GPA scale and
multiply it by the course credit value (if applicable). For example, if you
received a B (which is 3.0 on the GPA scale) in a 3-credit course, your grade
points for that course would be 3.0 (GPA) x 3 (credits) = 9.0 grade points.
Step 5: Calculate Overall GPA
To calculate your overall GPA, sum up all the grade points earned for each course and divide by the total number of credits (or courses) completed. The formula for GPA calculation is:
Step 5: Calculate Overall GPA
For example, if you earned 45 grade points from 15 credits of coursework,
your GPA would be:
