McGill GPA Calculator
Add each course with its letter grade and credit value. The calculation uses McGill's official grade points and truncates the final GPA to two decimals.
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McGill uses a 4.0 grade-point scale. The top grade is A = 4.0 — there is no A+.
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How McGill GPA Is Calculated
McGill multiplies each course credit by its grade points, sums the results, and divides by total GPA credits. The final figure is truncated — never rounded up.
📝 Worked Example
Suppose a student completes 5 courses with the following grades and credits:
| Course | Credits | Letter Grade | Grade Point | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Course 1 | 3 | A | 4.0 | 3 × 4.0 = 12.0 |
| Course 2 | 3 | A− | 3.7 | 3 × 3.7 = 11.1 |
| Course 3 | 4 | B+ | 3.3 | 4 × 3.3 = 13.2 |
| Course 4 | 3 | B | 3.0 | 3 × 3.0 = 9.0 |
| Course 5 | 3 | C+ | 2.3 | 3 × 2.3 = 6.9 |
| Total | 16 | — | — | 52.2 |
Plugging into the formula and truncating to two decimals:
Note: 3.2625 is truncated to 3.26 — McGill does not round up to 3.27.
McGill GPA to Percentage Converter
Estimate the percentage equivalent of your 4.0-scale McGill GPA instantly.
Convert GPA → Percentage
Enter any McGill GPA between 0.0 and 4.0.
The Conversion Formula
McGill does not publish an official linear GPA-to-percentage formula — the official grade is always the letter grade. As a generic 4.0-scale estimate:
Example: A GPA of 3.3 estimates to 3.3 × 25 = 82.50%. For the exact band, check the letter grade against McGill's official scale below.
Official McGill Grading Scale
Numerical scale of grades, sourced from the McGill University Course Catalogue (Student Records — Grading and GPA).
📘 Standard Numerical Scale of Grades
Used across most McGill undergraduate and graduate programs.
| Numerical Scale | Letter Grade | Grade Point | Performance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 85–100 | A | 4.0 | Excellent |
| 80–84 | A− | 3.7 | Very Good |
| 75–79 | B+ | 3.3 | Good |
| 70–74 | B | 3.0 | Good |
| 65–69 | B− | 2.7 | Satisfactory |
| 60–64 | C+ | 2.3 | Satisfactory |
| 55–59 | C | 2.0 | Satisfactory |
| 50–54 | D | 1.0 | Conditional Pass |
| 0–49 | F | 0.0 | Fail |
📌 Important McGill-Specific Notes
No A+ grade: The standard scale tops out at A = 4.0. There are also no C−, D+, or D− grades.
Undergraduate passes: Grades A through C are satisfactory passes; D is a conditional (non-continuation) pass; F is a failure.
Graduate passes: For graduate-level courses, only grades A through B− represent satisfactory passes.
GPA is truncated: The GPA is truncated to two decimals and never rounded up — e.g. 3.596 appears as 3.59.
Repeated courses: Grades of D or F remain in the CGPA calculation even after a course is repeated or a supplemental exam is taken.
Faculty exceptions: The Faculty of Law does not use this numeric scale, and the Faculty of Engineering may assign letter grades using a scheme set by the course instructor.
McGill GPA — Frequently Asked Questions
What GPA scale does McGill University use?
McGill uses a 4.0 grade-point scale. The highest grade is A = 4.0 (85–100%); McGill does not award A+. The scale continues A− = 3.7, B+ = 3.3, B = 3.0, B− = 2.7, C+ = 2.3, C = 2.0, D = 1.0 (conditional pass), and F = 0.0.
How is the McGill GPA calculated?
Each course credit is multiplied by its grade points; these are summed and divided by the total GPA credits. The result is truncated to two decimals, not rounded up — so 3.596 displays as 3.59.
Does McGill award A+ grades?
No. McGill's standard numerical scale tops out at A = 4.0 for 85–100%. There is no A+, and there are no C−, D+, or D− grades either. D is a conditional (non-continuation) pass worth 1.0.
How do I convert a McGill GPA to a percentage?
As a generic 4.0-scale estimate, use Percentage = GPA × 25. Keep in mind that McGill's official grade is always the letter grade and percentages map to bands (A is 85–100%, for example), so a single converted figure is approximate.
What's the difference between undergraduate and graduate grading at McGill?
Undergraduate: Grades A through C are satisfactory passes, D is a conditional pass, and F is a failure.
Graduate: Only grades A through B− count as satisfactory passes; the grade points themselves are the same.
Reference: All grading data verified against the McGill University Course Catalogue — Grading and Grade Point Averages (GPA).