🌎 Global to Canadian GPA Scale Converter
Welcome to the International Student Edition GPA Converter. This tool helps you accurately map your grades from various global education systems to the Canadian GPA scales (e.g., Ontario 4.0, UBC Percentage, McGill 4.0, Alberta 4.0+). Enter your grades and credits to get a precise, weighted Canadian GPA equivalent for your university applications.
Course Grades (Enter in Percentage or Local Format)
Example: 85 (for Percentage) or 3.7 (for GPA)
✅ Your Converted Canadian GPA
Based on the **** scale, your weighted Canadian GPA is:
Details:
Current System Grade Avg.
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Required for 4.0
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Credit Weight Used
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Scale Interpretation
The chosen scale (****) interprets grades as follows:
Understanding the Global to Canadian GPA Conversion Process
This article provides an in-depth guide to using the calculator and understanding the nuances of converting international academic results to the Canadian grading system...
How to Use the Calculator
To ensure the most accurate result, follow these simple steps:
- Select your **Country/Education System** to apply the correct baseline for grade interpretation.
- Choose the **Target Canadian Province Scale** (e.g., Ontario 4.0). University requirements differ, so select the scale matching your intended school.
- Enter the **Grade/Value** for each course as per your local system (e.g., 88%, A-, 3.5/4.0).
- Enter the **Credit/Weight** for each course. This is crucial for calculating a *Weighted GPA*.
- Click **Calculate Weighted Canadian GPA**.
The Weighted Calculation Formula
The Canadian GPA is typically a **Weighted Grade Point Average (WGPA)**. The calculation is based on the formula:
$$ \text{Weighted GPA} = \frac{\sum (\text{Converted Grade Point} \times \text{Course Weight})}{\sum (\text{Course Weight})} $$This calculator first maps your local grade (e.g., 85%) to the equivalent Canadian Grade Point (e.g., 3.7/4.0 on the Ontario scale) and then applies the credit weight to reflect the course's importance.
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
A Weighted GPA (WGPA) accounts for the academic load of each course. Courses with more credits (e.g., 6.0 credits) count more heavily than those with fewer (e.g., 3.0 credits). Canadian universities use WGPA to get a true representation of your overall performance across your diverse academic curriculum.
The conversions are based on standard, publicly available equivalency charts used by major Canadian institutions. While highly accurate, the *final* determination of your GPA always rests with the admissions office of the university you apply to.
Yes, while the primary input is percentage or local numeric GPA, the underlying logic is designed to accommodate standard letter grades (A+, A, B, etc.) by converting them to the local numeric equivalent before applying the Canadian scale map.
Both are 4.0 scales, but the percentage-to-GPA mapping is different. For example, in many Ontario schools, 85% might be a 3.7, while at McGill, it might map to a different value. It is essential to use the scale required by your target university.
Course credits (or weights) are used for the Weighted GPA calculation. This ensures that a single, one-semester course does not disproportionately affect your overall GPA compared to a full-year, high-credit course.
