Grading
GPA as a percentage
The grade point average divided by the top of its own scale. Multiply by a hundred for a percentage.
The Formula
percentage = GPA / scale
The grade point average divided by the top of its own scale. Multiply by a hundred for a percentage.
| Symbol | Meaning | Unit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| p | Percentage | ratio | The GPA as a share of the scale maximum. |
| g | GPA | number | Grade point average as reported. |
| s | Scale | number | Top of the GPA scale, such as 4, 5 or 10. |
What Each Symbol Means
pratio
Percentage
The GPA as a share of the scale maximum.
gnumber
GPA
Grade point average as reported.
snumber
Scale
Top of the GPA scale, such as 4, 5 or 10.
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
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