McMaster University GPA calculator
At McMaster University, each course’s grade converts to grade points (an A+ is 12 on the 12-point scale). Your GPA is the credit-weighted average: multiply each course’s points by its units, add them up, and divide by your total units.
The 12-point scale
| Grade | Percentage | Points |
|---|---|---|
| A+ | 90% and up | 12 |
| A | 85–89% | 11 |
| A- | 80–84% | 10 |
| B+ | 77–79% | 9 |
| B | 73–76% | 8 |
| B- | 70–72% | 7 |
| C+ | 67–69% | 6 |
| C | 63–66% | 5 |
| C- | 60–62% | 4 |
| D+ | 57–59% | 3 |
| D | 53–56% | 2 |
| D- | 50–52% | 1 |
| F | 0–49% | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
How is GPA calculated at McMaster University?
At McMaster University, each course’s grade converts to grade points (an A+ is 12 on the 12-point scale). Your GPA is the credit-weighted average: multiply each course’s points by its units, add them up, and divide by your total units. Syllabase does this automatically for every course you track.
What percentage is an A+ at McMaster University?
On the scale Syllabase uses for McMaster University, 90% or higher is an A+, worth 12 grade points.
What’s the lowest passing grade at McMaster University?
D- (50% and up, 1 grade point) is the lowest passing band on this scale. Some programs require higher grades, so check your program’s rules.
Is this the official calculator?
No. It uses the grading scale Syllabase applies for McMaster University, which is based on published grading policies. Your registrar’s rules (repeated courses, pass/fail, transfer credit) always win.
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