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Dalhousie University
GPA Calculator

Calculate your Dalhousie GPA and convert it to a percentage using the official 4.30 grade-point scale defined in Dalhousie Regulation 17.1.

Tool 1

Dalhousie GPA Calculator

Add each course with its letter grade and credit hours. Calculation uses Dalhousie's official 4.30 grade points.

Add Your Courses

Dalhousie uses a 4.30 grade-point scale. A+ equals 4.30.

The Math

How Dalhousie GPA Is Calculated

Dalhousie uses the standard weighted-average formula based on grade points and credit hours.

Dalhousie GPA Formula
\[ \text{GPA} = \frac{\displaystyle\sum (\text{Grade Point} \times \text{Credit Hours})}{\displaystyle\sum \text{Credit Hours}} \]
Grade PointNumerical value of the letter grade (0.00–4.30)
Credit HoursHours each course is worth (half-credit = 3, full-credit = 6)

📝 Worked Example

Suppose a student takes 5 courses with the following grades and credit hours:

CourseCreditsLetter GradeGrade PointCredit Points
Course 13A+4.303 × 4.30 = 12.90
Course 23A−3.703 × 3.70 = 11.10
Course 36B3.006 × 3.00 = 18.00
Course 43C+2.303 × 2.30 = 6.90
Course 53B−2.703 × 2.70 = 8.10
Total1857.00

Plugging into the formula:

\[ \text{GPA} = \frac{57.00}{18} \approx \mathbf{3.17} \]
Tool 2

Dalhousie GPA to Percentage Converter

Convert your 4.30-scale Dalhousie GPA to an equivalent percentage instantly.

Convert GPA → Percentage

Enter any Dalhousie GPA between 0.00 and 4.30.

The Conversion Formula

Dalhousie uses a 4.30 scale, so:

\[ \text{Percentage} = \left(\frac{\text{GPA}}{4.30}\right) \times 100 \]

Example: If your GPA is 3.70, then Percentage = (3.70 ÷ 4.30) × 100 ≈ 86.05%.

Reference

Official Dalhousie Grading Scale

Grade scale and definitions sourced from Dalhousie Regulation 17.1 (Undergraduate Academic Calendar).

📘 Dalhousie Grade Scale

Standard 4.30 scale. Note: grades of D+ and D− are not awarded at Dalhousie.

Marks RangeLetter GradeGrade PointDefinition
90–100A+4.30Excellent
85–89A4.00Excellent
80–84A−3.70Excellent
77–79B+3.30Good
73–76B3.00Good
70–72B−2.70Good
65–69C+2.30Satisfactory
60–64C2.00Satisfactory
55–59C−1.70Satisfactory
50–54D1.00Marginal Pass
0–49F0.00Inadequate
Got Questions?

Dalhousie GPA — Frequently Asked Questions

What GPA scale does Dalhousie University use?

Dalhousie uses a 4.30 grade-point scale under Regulation 17.1. A+ = 4.30, A = 4.00, A− = 3.70, down to F = 0.00. Grades of D+ and D− are not awarded.

How do I convert a Dalhousie GPA to a percentage?

Use this formula: Percentage = (GPA ÷ 4.30) × 100. For example, a GPA of 3.70 converts to approximately 86.05%.

What is the difference between Term GPA and Cumulative GPA?

Term GPA covers only the courses attempted in a single term.

Cumulative GPA (CGPA) covers all credit courses attempted after admission to Dalhousie, and is the figure most often used for academic standing and graduation.

How many credit hours is a Dalhousie course worth?

A one-term (half-credit) course is typically worth 3 credit hours, and a full-year (full-credit) course is typically worth 6 credit hours. Courses with a W or ILL grade are worth 0 credit hours and are GPA-neutral.

Reference: All grading data verified against the Dalhousie University Grade Scale and Definitions (Regulation 17.1).