University of Kansas
GPA Calculator
Calculate your KU GPA and convert it to percentage using the official 4.0 plus/minus grading scale used on your Jayhawk transcript.
KU GPA Calculator
Add each course with its letter grade and credit hours. Calculation uses KU's official grade-point values.
Add Your Courses
KU uses a 4.0 plus/minus scale. Plus and minus grades shift the value by 0.3 units.
| Course | Grade | Credits | Actions |
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How KU GPA Is Calculated
KU multiplies each grade point by credit hours to get grade points earned, then divides total grade points by total graded credit hours.
📝 Worked Example
A KU example using three courses:
| Course | Credit Hours | Grade | Grade Point | Grade Points Earned |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGL 101 | 3.0 | A | 4.0 | 3 × 4.0 = 12.0 |
| MATH 125 | 4.0 | B+ | 3.3 | 4 × 3.3 = 13.2 |
| HIST 128 | 3.0 | C− | 1.7 | 3 × 1.7 = 5.1 |
| Total | 10.0 | — | — | 30.3 |
Plugging into the formula:
KU GPA to Percentage Converter
Convert your 4.0-scale KU GPA to an equivalent percentage instantly.
Convert GPA → Percentage
Enter any KU GPA between 0.0 and 4.0.
The Conversion Formula
KU uses a 4.0 scale, so:
Example: If your GPA is 3.5, then Percentage = 3.5 × 25 = 87.50%.
Official KU Grading Scale
Grade-point values used to compute term and cumulative GPA, sourced from the KU Office of the University Registrar and University Senate Rules & Regulations.
📘 KU 4.0 Plus/Minus Grade Points
Note: Base grades are A–F. Plus/minus grades, used by the College and most schools, shift the value by 0.3 units. The scale tops out at A = 4.0.
| Letter Grade | Grade Point | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| A | 4.0 | Outstanding |
| A− | 3.7 | Outstanding |
| B+ | 3.3 | High Quality |
| B | 3.0 | High Quality |
| B− | 2.7 | High Quality |
| C+ | 2.3 | Satisfactory |
| C | 2.0 | Satisfactory |
| C− | 1.7 | Satisfactory |
| D+ | 1.3 | Poor but Passing |
| D | 1.0 | Poor but Passing |
| D− | 0.7 | Poor but Passing |
| F | 0.0 | Failure |
📌 Grades Excluded from GPA
The following marks carry no grade points and are not counted in graded credit hours: W (Withdrawal), I (Incomplete), WG (Waiting Grade), CR (Credit), NC (No Credit), P (Participation), and S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory).
Only KU coursework graded A through F is included in the Official KU GPA. Credit by examination and transfer credit are also excluded from the transcript GPA.
KU GPA — Frequently Asked Questions
What GPA scale does the University of Kansas use?
KU uses a 4.0 grade-point scale: A = 4.0, B = 3.0, C = 2.0, D = 1.0, and F = 0.0. The College and most schools also apply plus/minus grades, which add or subtract 0.3 units — so A− = 3.7, B+ = 3.3, B− = 2.7, C+ = 2.3, C− = 1.7, D+ = 1.3, and D− = 0.7.
Does KU give an A+ worth more than 4.0?
No. The standard University of Kansas scale tops out at A = 4.0. There is no A+ value above 4.0 in the official grade-point schedule, so your cumulative GPA cannot exceed 4.0.
How are KU plus/minus grade points calculated?
A plus or minus sign represents an intermediate level of performance and is calculated as 0.3 units above or below the corresponding base letter grade. For example, B = 3.0, so B+ = 3.3 and B− = 2.7.
How do I convert my KU 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 KU GPA?
Only courses graded A through F count. Marks of W, I, WG, CR, NC, P, and S/U carry no grade points and are excluded from both grade points and graded credit hours, so they don't affect your GPA.
Reference: All grading data verified against the KU Office of the University Registrar — Grades and the KU Academic Catalog — College Regulations (plus/minus grading).