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Lakehead University
GPA Calculator

Calculate your Lakehead GPA on the OUAC 4.0 scale and convert grades to percentage using Lakehead's official letter-grade system for undergraduate and graduate students.

Tool 1

Lakehead GPA Calculator

Add each course with its letter grade and credit weight. Calculation uses the OUAC 4.0 grade-point equivalents for Lakehead letter grades.

Add Your Courses

Lakehead uses a letter-grade system. Grade points follow the OUAC 4.0 scale.

The Math

How Lakehead GPA Is Calculated

Since Lakehead transcripts show letter grades rather than a GPA, a 4.0-scale GPA is estimated using OUAC grade-point equivalents and the standard weighted-average formula.

Lakehead GPA Formula
\[ \text{GPA} = \frac{\displaystyle\sum (\text{Grade Point} \times \text{Credits})}{\displaystyle\sum \text{Credits}} \]
Grade PointOUAC 4.0 value of the letter grade (0.0–4.0)
CreditsCredit weight assigned to each course

📝 Worked Example

Suppose a student completes 5 courses with the following grades and credit weights:

CourseCreditsLetter GradeGrade PointCredit Points
Course 11.0A+4.01.0 × 4.0 = 4.0
Course 21.0A4.01.0 × 4.0 = 4.0
Course 30.5B3.00.5 × 3.0 = 1.5
Course 41.0C2.01.0 × 2.0 = 2.0
Course 50.5B3.00.5 × 3.0 = 1.5
Total4.013.0

Plugging into the formula:

\[ \text{GPA} = \frac{13.0}{4.0} \approx \mathbf{3.25} \]
Tool 2

Lakehead GPA to Percentage Converter

Convert an OUAC 4.0-scale GPA to an equivalent percentage instantly.

Convert GPA → Percentage

Enter any 4.0-scale GPA between 0.0 and 4.0.

The Conversion Formula

For a 4.0-scale GPA the standard conversion is:

\[ \text{Percentage} = \text{GPA} \times 25 \quad \text{or equivalently} \quad \text{Percentage} = \left(\frac{\text{GPA}}{4.0}\right) \times 100 \]

Example: If your GPA is 3.25, then Percentage = 3.25 × 25 = 81.25%.

Note: This is an approximation. Lakehead reports official results as letter grades and percentages, not as a grade-point average.

Reference

Official Lakehead Grading Scales

Letter grades and percentage ranges from the Lakehead University Transcript Legend (effective after Sept. 1973), with OUAC 4.0 equivalents added for GPA estimation.

📘 Undergraduate Degree & Diploma

Standard scale used across Lakehead undergraduate programs.

Marks RangeLetter GradeGPA (OUAC 4.0)Performance
90–100A+4.0Excellent
80–89A4.0Excellent
70–79B3.0Good
60–69C2.0Satisfactory
50–59D1.0Marginal
40–49E0.0Conditional Fail
0–39F0.0Fail

🎓 Graduate Degree

Stricter scale with no D or E grades — anything below 60% is a fail.

Marks RangeLetter GradeGPA (OUAC 4.0)Performance
90–100A+4.0Excellent
80–89A4.0Excellent
70–79B3.0Good
60–69C2.0Satisfactory
0–59F0.0Fail
Got Questions?

Lakehead GPA — Frequently Asked Questions

What grading scale does Lakehead University use?

Lakehead uses a letter-grade system tied to percentage bands. For undergraduate degrees and diplomas: A+ = 90–100, A = 80–89, B = 70–79, C = 60–69, D = 50–59, E = 40–49 and F = 0–39.

How do I convert a Lakehead grade to a 4.0 GPA?

Lakehead does not print a GPA on transcripts. To estimate one on the 4.0 scale, the OUAC Grade Conversion Table is used: A+ and A = 4.0, B = 3.0, C = 2.0, D = 1.0, and E/F = 0.0.

What's the difference between undergraduate and graduate grading?

Undergraduate: Grades run A+ through F and include an E band (40–49).

Graduate: Only A+, A, B, C and F are used — there is no D or E, and anything below 60% is a failing F.

Can I calculate my cumulative GPA mid-program?

Yes. Add all the courses you've completed so far in the calculator above and the result will be your estimated cumulative GPA based on completed credit weights.

Reference: Grading data verified against the Lakehead University Transcript Legend; 4.0 equivalents per the OUAC Grade Conversion Table.