🇨🇦 Country-to-Canada GPA Scale Conversion Tool
This tool accurately converts your international academic grades into a Canadian percentage equivalent and a province-specific Weighted GPA. Select your original education system and the Canadian province you are applying to (e.g., Ontario for OUAC 4.0 or BC for UBC's scale) to ensure your application meets the specific equivalency standards required by Canadian universities.
Course Grades Input
| Course Name | Original Grade | Credits / Weight | Academic Level (Optional) | Action |
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Conversion Results Summary
Final Provincial Weighted GPA Equivalent:
Total Credits Used:
Detailed Conversion Table
| Course | Original Grade | Can. % Equiv. | Province GPA | Weighted Contrib. |
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Understanding the Country-to-Canada GPA Conversion
This section provides essential context regarding the calculation methodology and its importance for international students applying to Canadian universities.
How to use the calculator
Using the tool is straightforward. First, select the Country / Grading System that matches your academic background. This automatically sets the initial conversion logic. Second, select the target Canadian Province Standard. This is critical because admission offices in provinces like Ontario (OUAC) and British Columbia (UBC) use distinct GPA scales and equivalency rules. Finally, input the required course details: Course Name, your Original Grade (as a letter, percentage, or CGPA), and the associated Course Credits/Weight. The calculator handles the complex cross-mapping to produce your Provincial Weighted GPA Equivalent.
Calculation Formula: Weighted GPA
The core of the calculation involves two primary steps: **Grade Equivalency** and **Weighted Averaging**. The equivalency engine first converts your international grade $G_{int}$ into a Canadian Percentage Equivalent $P_{can}$ based on the selected country/system and Canada's general standards. Next, this percentage is mapped to the specific Provincial GPA $GPA_{prov}$ scale (e.g., 4.0 or 4.3). The final Weighted GPA is calculated using the standard formula:
$$GPA_{Weighted} = \frac{\sum (GPA_{prov, i} \times C_i)}{\sum C_i}$$Where $GPA_{prov, i}$ is the province-specific GPA for course $i$, and $C_i$ is the credit/weight for course $i$. The engine also applies country-specific rounding rules and minimum pass thresholds before calculating the final weighted average.
Importance of Accurate Conversions
Submitting an accurate, provincially-mapped GPA is crucial for university admissions. Canadian institutions do not all use a single, universal GPA scale. For example, a 4.0 GPA from a US system may map differently to a 4.0 on the Ontario University Application Centre (OUAC) scale than it does to the UBC percentage system. Using the correct provincial standard ensures your academic standing is assessed fairly and consistently with domestic applicants, significantly impacting your competitiveness for admission and scholarships.
Related Tips for International Applicants
- Verify Credits: Always confirm the credit/weight of your courses with your academic institution.
- Check Pass/Fail: Ensure your original grades meet the minimum passing grade for the respective Canadian province (e.g., typically 50-60% for a course to count).
- Document Everything: Keep all original transcripts and conversion documentation readily available for your university application.
