MIT
GPA Calculator
Calculate your MIT GPA on the official 5.0 grading scale and convert it to the standard 4.0 scale used by other universities.
MIT GPA Calculator
Add each subject with its letter grade and units. Calculation uses MIT's official 5.0-scale grade-point values.
Add Your Subjects
MIT uses a 5.0 scale weighted by units. Grades of P, S, I, etc. are excluded.
| Subject | Grade | Units | Actions |
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How MIT GPA Is Calculated
MIT multiplies each grade point by the subject's units to get quality points, then divides total quality points by total units.
📝 Worked Example
Three subjects on MIT's 5.0 scale:
| Subject | Units | Grade | Grade Point | Quality Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18.01 | 12 | A | 5.0 | 12 × 5.0 = 60.0 |
| 8.01 | 12 | B | 4.0 | 12 × 4.0 = 48.0 |
| 7.012 | 12 | C | 3.0 | 12 × 3.0 = 36.0 |
| Total | 36 | — | — | 144.0 |
Plugging into the formula:
MIT rounds GPA to one decimal place: if the hundredth place is 5 or above it rounds up (4.75 → 4.8), otherwise it rounds down (4.74 → 4.7).
MIT 5.0 → 4.0 Scale Converter
Convert your MIT 5.0-scale GPA to the standard 4.0 scale used by most other universities and graduate schools.
Convert 5.0 GPA → 4.0 GPA
Enter any MIT GPA between 0.0 and 5.0.
The Conversion Method
MIT's official method recomputes the GPA using 4.0-scale grade points (A = 4, B = 3, C = 2, D = 1, F = 0). A common quick approximation is:
Example: A 5.0-scale GPA of 4.5 converts to about 4.5 × 0.8 = 3.6 on the 4.0 scale.
Note: The 4.0 conversion is not valid for students who attended MIT prior to 1970.
Official MIT Grading Scale
Grade-point values used to compute term and cumulative GPA, sourced from the MIT Registrar.
📘 MIT 5.0-Scale Grade Points
MIT uses whole-letter grades for the official GPA. Plus/minus modifiers appear internally but not on the transcript.
| Letter Grade | 5.0 Scale | 4.0 Scale | Definition |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | 5.0 | 4.0 | Exceptionally good performance |
| B | 4.0 | 3.0 | Good performance |
| C | 3.0 | 2.0 | Adequate performance |
| D | 2.0 | 1.0 | Minimally acceptable |
| F | 0.0 | 0.0 | Failure |
| O | 0.0 | 0.0 | Absent / failed without credit |
📌 Grades Excluded from GPA
The following marks are not included in the GPA calculation: P (Pass), S (Satisfactory), URN, SA (thesis satisfactory), and T.
If not completed, grades I (Incomplete), OX, J, and U are also excluded, along with Advanced Standing Exam grades and ROTC subjects.
Because first-year fall is graded Pass/No Record, students do not have a GPA until the spring semester concludes. A repeated subject counts in the GPA each time it is taken.
MIT GPA — Frequently Asked Questions
What GPA scale does MIT use?
MIT calculates GPA on a 5.0 scale, not the standard 4.0 scale. Grade points are A = 5, B = 4, C = 3, D = 2, and both F and O = 0.
How do I convert my MIT GPA to a 4.0 scale?
MIT's official method recomputes the GPA using A = 4, B = 3, C = 2, D = 1, F = 0. A common quick approximation is to multiply your 5.0-scale GPA by 0.8, so 4.5 becomes about 3.6. The conversion is not valid for students who attended MIT before 1970.
Does MIT use units or credit hours?
MIT uses units instead of semester hours — three MIT credit units equal one semester hour. Your GPA is weighted by the units of each subject, so a 12-unit subject carries more weight than a 6-unit one.
Which grades are excluded from my MIT GPA?
Grades of P, S, URN, SA, and T are excluded, as are incomplete grades I, OX, J, and U. Advanced Standing Exam grades and ROTC subjects are also excluded. First-year fall uses Pass/No Record, so there is no GPA until spring concludes.
Does a repeated subject affect my MIT GPA?
Yes — a repeated subject counts in your GPA each time you take it. MIT does not replace the earlier grade with the newer one.
Reference: All grading data verified against MIT Registrar — Calculating GPA.