Which percentage range counts as an A or A+ when I convert my grades to a 4.0-point GPA for study abroad applications?
An A+ typically corresponds to 97 to 100 percent and an A to 93 to 96 percent. The highest grade, whether A or A+, is usually treated as 4.0 on the 4.0-point GPA scale. An A- falls at 90 to 92 percent, so check your own band.
If your marks are percentages, you should first place them into a grade band and then read the GPA from that grade. An A+ covers 97 to 100 percent and an A covers 93 to 96 percent, and the top grade usually counts as 4.0, though this varies by university.
Percentage Bands for Each Grade
| Grade | Percentage band |
|---|---|
| A+ | 97% to 100% |
| A | 93% to 96% |
| A- | 90% to 92% |
| B+ | 87% to 89% |
| B | 83% to 86% |
| B- | 80% to 82% |
| C+ | 77% to 79% |
| C | 73% to 76% |
| C- | 70% to 72% |
| D+ | 67% to 69% |
| D | 65% to 66% |
| D- | Below 65% |
How to Use These Bands
- Convert your marks to a grade first, then move from the grade to the GPA.
- Find the band your percentage falls into and note the matching grade.
- Remember that the highest grade is usually regarded as 4.0 on the 4.0-point scale.
My Advice
Do not guess your band. Write down each subject percentage, match it to the table above, and then run the numbers in a GPA calculator. Treat the result as an estimate and confirm how each university wants grades reported.
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