Penn State University
GPA Calculator
Calculate your Penn State GPA and convert it to percentage using the official plus/minus 4.0 quality-point scale shown on your Penn State transcript.
Penn State GPA Calculator
Add each course with its letter grade and credit hours. Calculation uses Penn State's official quality-point values.
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Penn State uses a plus/minus 4.0 scale. The highest grade is A (4.00) — there is no A+.
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How Penn State GPA Is Calculated
Penn State multiplies each grade point by credit hours to get quality points, then divides total quality points by total graded credits.
📝 Worked Example
A sample term with three courses:
| Course | Credit Hours | Grade | Grade Point | Quality Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGL 015 | 3.0 | A | 4.00 | 3 × 4.00 = 12.00 |
| MATH 140 | 4.0 | B− | 2.67 | 4 × 2.67 = 10.68 |
| PSYCH 100 | 3.0 | C+ | 2.33 | 3 × 2.33 = 6.99 |
| Total | 10.0 | — | — | 29.67 |
Plugging into the formula:
Penn State GPA to Percentage Converter
Convert your 4.0-scale Penn State GPA to an equivalent percentage instantly.
Convert GPA → Percentage
Enter any Penn State GPA between 0.0 and 4.0.
The Conversion Formula
Penn State uses a 4.0 scale, so:
Example: If your GPA is 3.5, then Percentage = 3.5 × 25 = 87.50%.
Official Penn State Grading Scale
Grade-point values used to compute semester and cumulative GPA, sourced from the Penn State Office of the University Registrar.
📘 Penn State Quality-Point Values
Note: Penn State has no A+, C−, D+ or D−. The highest grade is A (4.00).
| Letter Grade | Grade Point | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| A | 4.00 | Excellent |
| A− | 3.67 | Excellent |
| B+ | 3.33 | Good |
| B | 3.00 | Good |
| B− | 2.67 | Good |
| C+ | 2.33 | Satisfactory |
| C | 2.00 | Satisfactory / Passing |
| D | 1.00 | Poor (credit, may not meet requirements) |
| F | 0.00 | Failure |
📌 Symbols Excluded from GPA
The following symbols carry no quality points and are not counted in graded credits: SA (Satisfactory), UN (Unsatisfactory), DF (Deferred), NG (No Grade), NCP/NCF (non-credit pass/fail), and W (Withdrawal).
Grades earned through transfer credit count toward degree requirements but do not generate quality points and are excluded from your Penn State GPA.
Penn State GPA — Frequently Asked Questions
What GPA scale does Penn State use?
Penn State uses a plus/minus 4.0 quality-point scale: A = 4.00, A− = 3.67, B+ = 3.33, B = 3.00, B− = 2.67, C+ = 2.33, C = 2.00, D = 1.00, and F = 0.00.
Does Penn State have an A+ grade?
No. The highest quality grade is A, worth 4.00 points. Penn State does not award A+, so the maximum GPA is 4.00. There is also no C−, D+, or D−.
How is my Penn State GPA calculated?
For each course, multiply the grade point by credit hours to get quality points. Add all quality points, then divide by the total graded credits. This weighted mean is your semester or cumulative GPA.
How do I convert my Penn 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%.
Do transfer or pass/fail courses affect my Penn State GPA?
No. Transfer credits and SA/UN (satisfactory/unsatisfactory) grades carry no quality points, so they are excluded from your Penn State GPA even though they may count toward your degree.
Reference: All grading data verified against the Penn State Office of the University Registrar — Grade-Point Average.