Ohio State University
GPA Calculator
Calculate your Ohio State GPA and convert it to percentage using the official plus/minus 4.0 grading scale used on your Buckeye transcript.
Ohio State GPA Calculator
Add each course with its letter grade and credit hours. Calculation uses Ohio State's official grade-point values.
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Ohio State uses a plus/minus 4.0 scale. There is no A+ or D−, and E (0.0) replaces F.
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How Ohio State GPA Is Calculated
Ohio State multiplies each grade point by credit hours to get credit (quality) points, then divides total credit points by total credit hours attempted for a letter grade.
📝 Worked Example
An official Ohio State example using five courses:
| Course | Credit Hours | Grade | Grade Point | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English 1110.01 | 3 | A− | 3.7 | 3 × 3.7 = 11.1 |
| Psych 1100 | 3 | B+ | 3.3 | 3 × 3.3 = 9.9 |
| Math 1148 | 3 | B | 3.0 | 3 × 3.0 = 9.0 |
| Biology 1113 | 4 | C | 2.0 | 4 × 2.0 = 8.0 |
| History of Art 2001 | 3 | B | 3.0 | 3 × 3.0 = 9.0 |
| Total | 16 | — | — | 47.0 |
Plugging into the formula:
Ohio State GPA to Percentage Converter
Convert your 4.0-scale Ohio State GPA to an equivalent percentage instantly.
Convert GPA → Percentage
Enter any Ohio State GPA between 0.0 and 4.0.
The Conversion Formula
Ohio State uses a 4.0 scale, so:
Example: If your GPA is 3.5, then Percentage = 3.5 × 25 = 87.50%.
Official Ohio State Grading Scale
Grade-point values used to compute term and cumulative GPA, sourced from the Ohio State University Registrar.
📘 Ohio State Plus/Minus Grade Points
Note: Ohio State has no A+ or D−, and uses E (not F) for failure.
| Letter Grade | Grade Point | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| A | 4.0 | Excellent |
| A− | 3.7 | Excellent |
| B+ | 3.3 | Good |
| B | 3.0 | Good |
| B− | 2.7 | Good |
| C+ | 2.3 | Above Average |
| C | 2.0 | Average / Passing |
| C− | 1.7 | Below Average |
| D+ | 1.3 | Passing |
| D | 1.0 | Lowest Passing |
| E | 0.0 | Failure |
📌 Grades Excluded from GPA
The following marks carry no grade points and are not counted in GPA hours: S (Satisfactory), U (Unsatisfactory), P (Pass), NP (Non-Pass), W (Withdrawal), EM (Examination Credit), and an unresolved I (Incomplete).
Failing marks E, EN, and NEN are all worth 0.0. Their credit hours are included in the cumulative GPA calculation.
Ohio State GPA — Frequently Asked Questions
What GPA scale does Ohio State University use?
Ohio State uses a plus/minus 4.0 grade-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+ = 1.3, D = 1.0, and E = 0.0. There is no A+ or D−.
Does Ohio State give A+ grades?
No. Ohio State does not award A+ grades — an A is the highest grade at 4.0 grade points. The university also does not offer a D− grade.
Why does Ohio State use E instead of F?
Ohio State uses E (value 0.0) to denote failure instead of F. Related failing marks — EN and NEN — also count as 0.0, and their credit hours are still included in your cumulative GPA.
How do I convert my Ohio State 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 Ohio State GPA?
Marks of S, U, P, NP, W, EM, and an unresolved I carry no grade points and are excluded from GPA hours, so they don't affect your GPA. Note that failing E/EN/NEN marks are counted.
Reference: All grading data verified against The Ohio State University Office of the University Registrar.