Standard 4.0 grade point scale
| Grade | Grade points | Typical marks |
|---|---|---|
| A | 4.00 | 85 and above |
| A- | 3.67 | 80 – 84 |
| B+ | 3.33 | 75 – 79 |
| B | 3.00 | 71 – 74 |
| B- | 2.67 | 68 – 70 |
| C+ | 2.33 | 64 – 67 |
| C | 2.00 | 61 – 63 |
| C- | 1.67 | 58 – 60 |
| D+ | 1.33 | 54 – 57 |
| D | 1.00 | 50 – 53 |
| F | 0.00 | Below 50 |
Marks ranges vary between universities; grade points above are the common HEC-style scale.
Worked example
Previous CGPA 3.20 over 60 credit hours. This semester: 3 courses of 3 credit hours with A, B+ and B, plus a 2-hour lab with A-.
- Quality points = 3×4.00 + 3×3.33 + 3×3.00 + 2×3.67 = 12 + 9.99 + 9 + 7.34 = 38.33
- Semester GPA = 38.33 ÷ 11 = 3.48
- CGPA = (3.20×60 + 38.33) ÷ 71 = (192 + 38.33) ÷ 71 = 3.24
How to raise your CGPA
Because CGPA is weighted by credit hours, high grades in 3- and 4-credit courses move it more than labs. Early semesters have the biggest effect; later on, each semester is a smaller share of the total, so a single bad term hurts less and a good term helps less. Repeating a failed course (where your university allows the improved grade to replace the old one) is often the fastest way up.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I calculate GPA from credit hours?
Multiply each course’s grade point by its credit hours to get quality points, add them up, and divide by total credit hours. For example A (4.0) in a 3-credit course and B (3.0) in a 2-credit course gives (12 + 6) ÷ 5 = 3.60.
What is the difference between GPA and CGPA?
GPA is for a single semester. CGPA (cumulative GPA) combines every semester completed so far, weighting each by its credit hours.
How do I convert CGPA to percentage?
There is no single national formula. Many universities publish their own table, and some accept CGPA ÷ 4 × 100 as a rough figure. Use the conversion printed on your transcript when an employer asks.
What CGPA is required for an HEC-recognised degree?
Under HEC undergraduate policy, students generally need a minimum CGPA of 2.0 to graduate, and many MS/MPhil programmes require at least 2.5–3.0 for admission.
My university uses different grade points. Can I still use this?
The table uses the most common 4.0 scale (A = 4.0, A- = 3.67, B+ = 3.33 …). Some universities give A+ or use 3.7 and 3.3; differences are small, but check your university handbook for exact values.
Last reviewed: October 2026