The Grading Scale

By default, GPA Calculator uses a 4.0 grading scale common to many colleges such as Stanford University. The default grade point values are as follows:

A+ 4.3
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

If your school uses a different grading scale, simply adjust the values used by GPA Calculator by selecting "Preferences..." from the "GPA Calculator" application menu.

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