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Harvard University
GPA Calculator

Calculate your Harvard GPA and convert it to percentage using the official Faculty of Arts & Sciences (FAS) 4.0 grading scale used on your Harvard transcript.

Tool 1

Harvard GPA Calculator

Add each course with its letter grade and credit value. Calculation uses Harvard FAS's official grade-point values, weighted by course credits.

Add Your Courses

Harvard uses a 4.0 scale with no A+. The maximum cumulative GPA is 4.00.

The Math

How Harvard GPA Is Calculated

Harvard FAS weights each grade point by the number of course credits, then divides the total quality points by total credits.

Harvard GPA Formula
\[ \text{GPA} = \frac{\displaystyle\sum \text{Quality Points}}{\displaystyle\sum \text{Credits}} = \frac{\displaystyle\sum (\text{Grade Point} \times \text{Credits})}{\displaystyle\sum \text{Credits}} \]
Quality PointsGrade point value × course credits for each course
CreditsTotal letter-graded credits (excludes PA, SAT, etc.)

📝 Worked Example

A sample term with three Harvard courses:

CourseCreditsGradeGrade PointQuality Points
EXPOS 204.0A4.004 × 4.00 = 16.00
EC 104.0B+3.334 × 3.33 = 13.32
STAT 1104.0A−3.674 × 3.67 = 14.68
Total12.0——44.00

Plugging into the formula:

\[ \text{GPA} = \frac{44.00}{12.0} \approx \mathbf{3.67} \]
Tool 2

Harvard GPA to Percentage Converter

Convert your 4.0-scale Harvard GPA to an equivalent percentage instantly.

Convert GPA → Percentage

Enter any Harvard GPA between 0.0 and 4.0.

The Conversion Formula

Harvard uses a 4.0 scale, so:

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

Example: If your GPA is 3.7, then Percentage = 3.7 × 25 = 92.50%.

Reference

Official Harvard Grading Scale

Grade-point values used to compute the GPA, sourced from the Harvard Faculty of Arts & Sciences (FAS).

📘 Harvard FAS 4-Point Grade Points

Note: Harvard has no A+ and uses E (not F) for failure.

Letter GradeGrade PointDefinition
A4.00Excellent / full mastery
A−3.67Excellent
B+3.33Good
B3.00Good
B−2.67Good
C+2.33Satisfactory
C2.00Satisfactory
C−1.67Satisfactory
D+1.33Passing but unsatisfactory
D1.00Passing but unsatisfactory
D−0.67Lowest passing grade
E0.00Failure

📌 Grades Counted as Zero or Excluded

Along with E, the marks ABS (Absent), UNS (Unsatisfactory), and EXLD (Excluded) are counted as 0.00 in the FAS GPA.

Non-letter grades such as PA (Pass), SAT (Satisfactory), and I (Incomplete) carry no grade points and are not included in the GPA calculation.

Got Questions?

Harvard GPA — Frequently Asked Questions

What GPA scale does Harvard University use?

The Harvard Faculty of Arts and Sciences (FAS) uses a 4.0 grade-point scale: A = 4.00, A− = 3.67, B+ = 3.33, B = 3.00, B− = 2.67, C+ = 2.33, C = 2.00, C− = 1.67, D+ = 1.33, D = 1.00, D− = 0.67, and E = 0.00.

Does Harvard have an A+ grade?

No. The Harvard FAS letter-grade system tops out at A (4.00) — there is no A+. This means the maximum possible cumulative GPA is 4.00.

Why does Harvard use E instead of F?

Harvard FAS uses E (value 0.00) to denote a failing grade. It works exactly like an F. The marks ABS, UNS, and EXLD are also counted as 0.00 in the GPA.

How do I convert my Harvard GPA to a percentage?

Use Percentage = GPA × 25 (equivalent to (GPA ÷ 4.0) × 100). For example, a GPA of 3.7 converts to 92.5%.

Are Pass/Fail courses included in the Harvard GPA?

No. Non-letter grades such as PA (Pass) and SAT (Satisfactory) carry no grade points and are excluded from the GPA. Only letter-graded courses count toward your GPA.

Reference: All grading data verified against the Harvard Faculty of Arts & Sciences — Grade Point Averages.