The IUB GPA Calculator simplifies the complex process of calculating your GPA. It not only provides a clear picture of your current academic standing but also helps you project future scores based on hypothetical grades. This tool is invaluable for students aiming to achieve specific academic goals.
Formula of IUB GPA Calculator
To calculate your GPA, the total number of grade points earned is divided by the total number of credit hours attempted. Here’s a breakdown of the grade points associated with each grade:
- A+ & A: 4.0 (highest passing grade)
- A-: 3.7
- B+: 3.3
- B: 3.0
- B-: 2.7
- C+: 2.3
- C: 2.0
- C-: 1.7
- D+: 1.3
- D: 1.0
- D-: 0.7 (lowest passing grade)
- F: 0.0 (failing grade)
Students can enter their grades and the corresponding credit hours for each class, and the calculator dynamically computes the GPA.
Useful Conversion Tables
| Grade Combination | Credits | Estimated GPA |
|---|---|---|
| A, A, A | 3, 3, 3 | 4.0 |
| A, B+, B | 3, 3, 3 | 3.43 |
| B, B, B | 3, 3, 3 | 3.0 |
| A, C, D | 3, 3, 3 | 2.33 |
| B+, B-, C+ | 3, 3, 3 | 2.83 |
| A, A, F | 3, 3, 3 | 2.67 |
| C, C, C | 3, 3, 3 | 2.0 |
| D, D, F | 3, 3, 3 | 0.9 |
Notes:
- Grade Combination: This column lists sets of three grades as a sample semester.
- Credits: This column shows the credit hours for each of the three classes. Here, each class is assumed to be worth 3 credits.
- Estimated GPA: This column provides the calculated GPA based on the grade and credit combinations listed.
Example of IUB GPA Calculator
Let’s walk through an example. Suppose a student has the following grades:
- History: A (3 credits)
- Mathematics: B+ (4 credits)
- Science: A- (3 credits)
Using the GPA calculator, we input these grades and credits to find the GPA, which in this case would be approximately 3.68.
Most Common FAQs
Unweighted GPAs consider all classes on the same scale, whereas weighted GPAs account for the difficulty of the courses.
Repeated courses can replace previous grades in your GPA calculation, potentially improving your overall GPA.
Use the calculator to understand the impact of each grade and strategize on which courses to focus more effort.