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University of Pittsburgh
GPA Calculator

Calculate your Pitt GPA and convert it to percentage using the official plus/minus 4.0 quality-point scale used on your Panther transcript.

Tool 1

Pitt GPA Calculator

Add each course with its letter grade and credit hours. Calculation uses Pitt's official quality-point values.

Add Your Courses

Pitt uses a plus/minus 4.0 scale. Both A+ and A count as 4.00, so the GPA maxes out at 4.00.

The Math

How Pitt GPA Is Calculated

Pitt multiplies each grade's quality-point value by credit hours, then divides total quality points by total GPA credit hours attempted.

Pitt GPA Formula
\[ \text{GPA} = \frac{\displaystyle\sum \text{Quality Points}}{\displaystyle\sum \text{GPA Credit Hours}} = \frac{\displaystyle\sum (\text{Quality Points} \times \text{Credit Hours})}{\displaystyle\sum \text{Credit Hours}} \]
Quality PointsGrade's point value × credit hours for each course
GPA Credit HoursTotal graded credit hours (excludes S, NC, N, W, I, etc.)

📝 Worked Example

A sample Pitt term using three courses:

CourseCredit HoursGradeQuality PointsTotal
ENGCMP 02003.0A4.003 × 4.00 = 12.00
MATH 02204.0B−2.754 × 2.75 = 11.00
ECON 01003.0C+2.253 × 2.25 = 6.75
Total10.0——29.75

Plugging into the formula:

\[ \text{GPA} = \frac{29.75}{10.0} \approx \mathbf{2.98} \]
Tool 2

Pitt GPA to Percentage Converter

Convert your 4.0-scale Pitt GPA to an equivalent percentage instantly.

Convert GPA → Percentage

Enter any Pitt GPA between 0.0 and 4.0.

The Conversion Formula

Pitt uses a 4.0 scale, so:

\[ \text{Percentage} = \text{GPA} \times 25 \quad \text{or equivalently} \quad \text{Percentage} = \left(\frac{\text{GPA}}{4.0}\right) \times 100 \]

Example: If your GPA is 3.5, then Percentage = 3.5 × 25 = 87.50%.

Reference

Official Pitt Grading Scale

Quality-point values used to compute term and cumulative GPA, sourced from the University of Pittsburgh Office of the University Registrar.

📘 Pitt Plus/Minus Quality Points

Note: A+ and A both equal 4.00, so GPA does not exceed 4.00.

Letter GradeQuality PointsDefinition
A+4.00Excellent
A4.00Excellent
A−3.75Excellent
B+3.25Good
B3.00Good
B−2.75Good
C+2.25Above Average
C2.00Average / Passing
C−1.75Below Average
D+1.25Minimal Passing
D1.00Minimal Passing
D−0.75Minimal Passing
F0.00Failure

📌 Grades Excluded from GPA

The following marks carry no quality points and are not counted in GPA credit hours: S (Satisfactory), NC (No Credit), N (Audit), W (Withdrawal), I (Incomplete), G (Unfinished/Ongoing), R (Resignation), T (Transfer), H (Honors), and Z (Invalid).

For repeated courses, only the most recent grade is used in GPA calculations; the earlier attempt stays on the transcript but is excluded.

Got Questions?

Pitt GPA — Frequently Asked Questions

What GPA scale does the University of Pittsburgh use?

Pitt uses a plus/minus 4.0 quality-point scale: A+ = 4.00, A = 4.00, A− = 3.75, B+ = 3.25, B = 3.00, B− = 2.75, C+ = 2.25, C = 2.00, C− = 1.75, D+ = 1.25, D = 1.00, D− = 0.75, and F = 0.00.

Is A+ worth more than 4.00 at Pitt?

No — at Pitt both A+ and A carry 4.00 quality points. An A+ does not push your GPA above 4.00, so the cumulative GPA maxes out at 4.00.

What is the difference between QPA and GPA at Pitt?

QPA (Quality Point Average) is the older term Pitt used before the Fall 2005 PeopleSoft system; GPA is the current term. Both use the same 4.0 scale and grade-point values — GPA divides total quality points by total GPA credit hours attempted.

How do I convert my Pitt 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 excluded from my Pitt GPA?

Marks of S, NC, N, W, I, G, R, and T carry no quality points and are excluded from GPA credit hours, so they don't affect your GPA. For repeated courses, only the most recent grade counts.

Reference: All grading data verified against the University of Pittsburgh Office of the University Registrar — Grading System.