The SUNY Old Westbury GPA calculator is a valuable tool that allows students to easily compute their Grade Point Average (GPA) based on the grades they've earned in their courses. It simplifies the process of determining academic performance by considering the credit units of each course alongside the corresponding grade.
Formula of SOW GPA Calculator
To calculate your GPA, divide the total number of grade points earned by the total number of letter-graded units undertaken.
General Terms Table
Here's a helpful table with general terms and their respective grade point values:
| Grade | Grade Point Value |
|---|---|
| A+ | 4.0 |
| A | 4.0 |
| 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 |
| F | 0.0 |
This table serves as a quick reference guide, saving you the hassle of manually calculating each time.
Example of SOW GPA Calculator
Let's illustrate how to use the calculator with an example:
Suppose you've taken three courses with the following details:
- Course 1: 3 credits, Grade A-
- Course 2: 4 credits, Grade B+
- Course 3: 2 credits, Grade A
Using the formula, we calculate the total grade points and credits:
Total Grade Points = (3.7 * 3) + (3.3 * 4) + (4 * 2) = 11.1 + 13.2 + 8 = 32.3
Total Credits = 3 + 4 + 2 = 9
Now, GPA = Total Grade Points / Total Credits = 32.3 / 9 ≈ 3.59
Most Common FAQs
A1: The credit units for a course are typically provided by your educational institution and are based on factors such as the number of hours spent in class per week.
A2: Yes, you can. Simply input the courses and their grades for that particular semester into the calculator.
A3: The calculator is designed to work with letter grades. If you have pass/fail grades, consult your institution's grading policy to convert them to equivalent letter grades.