University of Houston
GPA Calculator
Calculate your UH GPA and convert it to percentage using the official plus/minus 4.0 quality-point scale used on your Cougar transcript.
UH GPA Calculator
Add each course with its letter grade and credit (semester) hours. Calculation uses UH's official quality-point values.
Add Your Courses
UH uses a plus/minus 4.0 scale. The official GPA is truncated to two decimals (not rounded).
| Course | Grade | Credits | Actions |
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How UH GPA Is Calculated
UH multiplies each grade point by credit hours to get quality points, then divides total quality points by total graded hours. The result is truncated to two decimals.
📝 Worked Example
An example using three courses:
| Course | Credit Hours | Grade | Grade Point | Quality Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ITEC 1301 | 3.0 | B+ | 3.33 | 3 × 3.33 = 9.99 |
| HDCS 1300 | 3.0 | A− | 3.67 | 3 × 3.67 = 11.01 |
| MATH 1310 | 3.0 | C+ | 2.33 | 3 × 2.33 = 6.99 |
| Total | 9.0 | — | — | 27.99 |
Plugging into the formula and truncating to two decimals:
UH GPA to Percentage Converter
Convert your 4.0-scale UH GPA to an equivalent percentage instantly.
Convert GPA → Percentage
Enter any UH GPA between 0.0 and 4.0.
The Conversion Formula
UH uses a 4.0 scale, so:
Example: If your GPA is 3.5, then Percentage = 3.5 × 25 = 87.50%.
Official UH Grading Scale
Quality-point values used to compute semester and cumulative GPA, sourced from the University of Houston Academic Catalog.
📘 UH Plus/Minus Quality Points
Note: A+ carries the same value as A (4.00). GPA is truncated to two decimals.
| Letter Grade | Grade Point | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| A+ | 4.00 | Outstanding |
| A | 4.00 | Outstanding |
| A− | 3.67 | Excellent |
| B+ | 3.33 | Commendable |
| B | 3.00 | Good |
| B− | 2.67 | Good |
| C+ | 2.33 | Above Average |
| C | 2.00 | Satisfactory |
| C− | 1.67 | Below Average |
| D+ | 1.33 | Passing |
| D | 1.00 | Passing |
| D− | 0.67 | Passing (minimum) |
| F | 0.00 | Failure |
📌 Grades Excluded from GPA
The following marks carry no quality points and are not counted in graded hours: S (Satisfactory), U (Unsatisfactory), I (Incomplete), W (Withdrawal), IP (In Progress).
Transfer coursework may count toward degree requirements but does not factor into the UH GPA — only coursework completed at UH is included.
UH GPA — Frequently Asked Questions
What GPA scale does the University of Houston use?
UH 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, C− = 1.67, D+ = 1.33, D = 1.00, D− = 0.67, and F = 0.00. A+ is valued the same as A (4.00).
Does UH round or truncate the GPA?
UH truncates the GPA to two decimal places rather than rounding. Digits beyond the second decimal are dropped — so a computed 3.279 is reported as 3.27, not 3.28.
Is A+ worth more than A at UH?
No. At UH an A+ and an A both carry 4.00 quality points. There is no 4.33 value, so the maximum possible GPA is 4.00.
How do I convert my UH 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 S/U grades or transfer credit affect my UH GPA?
No. S and U grades carry no quality points and are excluded, as are I, W, and IP. Transfer coursework counts toward degree requirements but is not included in the UH GPA.
Reference: All grading data verified against the University of Houston Academic Catalog — Grades and Grading Policies.