📚GPA Calculator

Navigating Canada's Diverse GPA Scales

In Canada, there is no single national GPA standard. Schools like the University of Toronto use a 4.0 scale, while York University uses a 9.0 scale, and Carleton University uses a 12.0 scale. Our calculator allows you to select your specific institution's scale to ensure your weighted GPA is calculated accurately. This is crucial for maintaining eligibility for federal and provincial scholarships like the Canada Graduate Scholarships (CGS).

Universities Canada

Converting Percentages to GPA

Many Canadian high schools and some universities still report grades as percentages. Converting these to a 4.0 scale for international or law school applications (like OLSAS in Ontario) requires specific conversion tables provided by the Council of Ontario Universities. Our tool simplifies this process, providing a 'calculated estimate' that aligns with the common standards used by Canadian registrar offices.

Council of Ontario Universities

The Importance of Weighted Credits

In Canada, most semester-long courses are worth 0.5 credits, while full-year courses are worth 1.0. Statistics Canada notes that students often miscalculate their cumulative GPA by failing to properly weight these credits. Our calculator forces you to input credit weights alongside grades, ensuring your average reflects the true academic load as per Canadian post-secondary norms.

Statistics Canada – Education Data

What is a 'Good' GPA in Canada?

Generally, a 3.0 (B average) is considered 'good' and is often the minimum for graduate school applications at major institutions like McGill or UBC. A 3.7 to 4.0 (A- to A) is considered 'excellent' and is usually required for competitive programs like Medicine or Law. This tool helps you see how close you are to these benchmarks by visualizing your current academic trajectory.

How do I calculate my GPA for OLSAS (Law School)?

The Ontario Law School Application Service (OLSAS) uses a specific conversion table where an 80% might be a 3.7 or a 3.3 depending on the school's specific letter grade policy. Our calculator includes a preset for Ontario provincial standards to help law school hopefuls estimate their application GPA before submitting their transcripts for official evaluation.

Does my GPA affect my PGWP eligibility?

While your Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) eligibility is primarily based on completing your program and maintaining full-time status, many Canadian employers in sectors like engineering and finance still request transcripts. A strong GPA, as calculated here, can be a deciding factor in securing your first professional role in Canada after graduation, according to various Canadian recruitment studies.

📊 How GPA Works

GPA is calculated by dividing total grade points by total credit hours. Each letter grade corresponds to a point value.

🎯 GPA Scale

• • 4.0 scale: A=4.0, B=3.0, C=2.0, D=1.0, F=0.0
• • Plus/minus variants adjust by ±0.3
• • Weighted courses may add extra points

What is a good GPA?

Generally, 3.0 or above is considered good. Above 3.5 is very good, and above 3.7 is excellent. For competitive scholarships, 3.5+ is usually required.

How do credits affect GPA?

Courses with more credits have more weight in the average. An A in a 4-credit course impacts more than an A in a 2-credit course.

Can I recover from a low GPA?

Yes! Your cumulative GPA becomes harder to change over time, but consistently high grades can improve it gradually. Focus on courses with more credits for greater impact.