A 2.5 GPA is equivalent to 78% to 80% in percentage grading. This means that a student with a 2.5 GPA has achieved an average grade of 78% to 80% in their coursework.
GPA Calculations
GPA (Grade Point Average) is a numerical representation of a student’s academic performance, calculated by dividing the total number of grade points earned by the total number of credits attempted. Each letter grade is assigned a corresponding number of grade points:
| Letter Grade | Grade Points |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| F | 0.0 |
To calculate your GPA, multiply the grade points earned for each course by the number of credits for that course. Add up the total grade points and divide by the total number of credits.
For example, if a student earns a B+ in a 3-credit course, they would have earned 3.3 x 3 = 9.9 grade points for that course.
Percentage Grading
Percentage grading is a system of assigning grades based on the percentage of correct answers or points earned on an assignment or exam. The most common percentage grading scale is:
| Percentage Range | Grade |
|---|---|
| 90-100% | A |
| 80-89% | B |
| 70-79% | C |
| 60-69% | D |
| Below 60% | F |
Converting GPA to Percentage
There is no standard formula for converting GPA to percentage, as different schools and institutions may use different grading scales. However, a general approximation can be made using the following formula:
Percentage = (GPA – 0.5) x 10
Using this formula, a 2.5 GPA would be equivalent to (2.5 – 0.5) x 10 = 78%.
