Grades
Grade points from a letter
The letter's grade points multiplied by the course credits give the quality points the course contributes to a GPA.
The Formula
GPA contribution = grade points x credit hours
The letter's grade points multiplied by the course credits give the quality points the course contributes to a GPA.
| Symbol | Meaning | Unit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| g | Grade points | points | The value of the letter, from 0 for an F to 4.0 for an A. |
| c | Credit hours | credits | The weight of the course. |
| points | Quality points | points | What the course adds to the GPA numerator. |
What Each Symbol Means
gpoints
Grade points
The value of the letter, from 0 for an F to 4.0 for an A.
ccredits
Credit hours
The weight of the course.
pointspoints
Quality points
What the course adds to the GPA numerator.
See It Worked With Real Numbers
A formula on its own does not tell you which number goes where. The how to convert a percentage to a letter grade 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 Percentage To A Letter Grade, filed under Education. Every number the guide produces comes from substituting into this one line.