Grading
Four point equivalent
Rescales any GPA onto the 4.0 scale, which is the most widely recognised maximum in international applications.
The Formula
GPA on 4.0 = GPA / scale x 4
Rescales any GPA onto the 4.0 scale, which is the most widely recognised maximum in international applications.
| Symbol | Meaning | Unit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| g4 | GPA on the 4.0 scale | number | The rescaled average. |
| g | GPA | number | Grade point average on its original scale. |
| s | Scale | number | Top of the original GPA scale. |
What Each Symbol Means
g4number
GPA on the 4.0 scale
The rescaled average.
gnumber
GPA
Grade point average on its original scale.
snumber
Scale
Top of the original GPA scale.
See It Worked With Real Numbers
A formula on its own does not tell you which number goes where. The how to convert a gpa to a percentage page applies this equation to a concrete case, shows every intermediate step, and names the mistakes that produce a wrong answer even when the algebra is right.
Where This Formula Appears
This equation is the working core of How To Convert A GPA To A Percentage, filed under Education. Every number the guide produces comes from substituting into this one line.