Boston University
GPA Calculator
Calculate your BU GPA and convert it to percentage using the official 4.0 honor-point scale used on your Boston University transcript.
BU GPA Calculator
Add each course with its letter grade and credits. Calculation uses BU's official honor-point values. Most BU courses are 4 credits.
Add Your Courses
BU uses a 4.0 honor-point scale. There is no A+, D+, or D− grade.
| Course | Grade | Credits | Actions |
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How BU GPA Is Calculated
BU multiplies each grade's honor points by the course credits to get honor points, then divides total honor points by total credits attempted.
📝 Worked Example
An official BU example using five courses:
| Course | Credits | Grade | Honor Points | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAS EC101 | 4 | C+ | 2.3 | 4 × 2.3 = 9.2 |
| CAS MA109 | 4 | B+ | 3.3 | 4 × 3.3 = 13.2 |
| ENG BE200 | 2 | C− | 1.7 | 2 × 1.7 = 3.4 |
| SHA HF100 | 4 | A | 4.0 | 4 × 4.0 = 16.0 |
| SMG SM108 | 1 | A− | 3.7 | 1 × 3.7 = 3.7 |
| Total | 15 | — | — | 45.5 |
Plugging into the formula:
BU GPA to Percentage Converter
Convert your 4.0-scale BU GPA to an equivalent percentage instantly.
Convert GPA → Percentage
Enter any BU GPA between 0.0 and 4.0.
The Conversion Formula
BU uses a 4.0 scale, so:
Example: If your GPA is 3.5, then Percentage = 3.5 × 25 = 87.50%.
Official BU Grading Scale
Honor-point values used to compute semester and cumulative GPA, sourced from the BU Office of the University Registrar.
📘 BU Honor-Point Scale
Note: BU does not award A+, D+, or D−.
| Letter Grade | Honor Points | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| A | 4.0 | Excellent |
| A− | 3.7 | Excellent |
| B+ | 3.3 | Excellent |
| B | 3.0 | Good |
| B− | 2.7 | Good |
| C+ | 2.3 | Good |
| C | 2.0 | Satisfactory |
| C− | 1.7 | Satisfactory |
| D | 1.0 | Low, pass |
| F | 0.0 | Fail, no credit |
📌 Grades Excluded from GPA
The following marks carry no honor points and are not used in GPA: AU (Audit), CR (Credit), NC (No Credit), P (Pass), P* (Pass, P/F course), W (Withdrew), MG (Missing Grade), I (Incomplete), J (continuing registration), and H/X (no longer used).
A F* (fail in a Pass/Fail course) carries 0.0 and affects the GPA exactly like a normal F. Grades for courses taken at other institutions are not included in your BU GPA.
BU GPA — Frequently Asked Questions
What GPA scale does Boston University use?
BU uses a 4.0 honor-point scale: A = 4.0, A− = 3.7, B+ = 3.3, B = 3.0, B− = 2.7, C+ = 2.3, C = 2.0, C− = 1.7, D = 1.0, and F = 0.0. There is no A+, D+, or D−.
How are honor points calculated at BU?
Multiply the credits of a course by the honor-point value of its grade. For example, a C+ in a 4-credit course earns 4 × 2.3 = 9.2 honor points. Your GPA is total honor points ÷ total credits attempted.
Do repeated courses replace the old grade at BU?
No. At BU, the grades and credits of all repeated courses are calculated into the GPA. A retaken grade does not remove or replace the original grade.
How do I convert my BU GPA to a percentage?
Use Percentage = GPA × 25 (equivalent to (GPA ÷ 4.0) × 100). For example, a GPA of 3.5 converts to 87.5%.
Which grades are left out of my BU GPA?
Marks of AU, P, W, MG, H, CR, NC, and X carry no honor points and are excluded from the GPA. Transfer credits from other institutions are also not counted.
Reference: All grading data verified against the Boston University Office of the University Registrar — Grades & GPA.