Canadian to US GPA Converter
Translating a Canadian transcript for US college admissions? Convert your percentage grades into the standard US 4.0 GPA format easily using standard international mapping.
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Canadian to US Conversion Scale (OMSAS standard)
| Canadian Percentage | US Letter Equivalent | US GPA (4.0 Scale) |
|---|---|---|
| 90 - 100% | A+ | 4.0 |
| 85 - 89% | A | 4.0 |
| 80 - 84% | A- | 3.7 |
| 77 - 79% | B+ | 3.3 |
| 73 - 76% | B | 3.0 |
| 70 - 72% | B- | 2.7 |
| 67 - 69% | C+ | 2.3 |
| 63 - 66% | C | 2.0 |
| 60 - 62% | C- | 1.7 |
| 50 - 59% | D | 1.0 |
| 0 - 49% | F | 0.0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know, based on what students are asking right now.
The grading curves in the United States and Canada are fundamentally different. In the US, a 90% is typically required for an A. In Canada, grading is much stricter, and achieving an 80% or above is considered excellent and is mathematically converted to an 'A' or 4.0 GPA by US admissions offices.
No. Grading scales vary significantly by province (e.g., Ontario, Quebec, BC, Alberta). However, for international conversion to a US GPA, the table above acts as a widely accepted standard used by organizations like WES and OMSAS.
Yes, US colleges frequently admit Canadian students and have dedicated credential evaluators who recalculate your Canadian percentages into a 4.0 GPA using internal rubrics similar to the one above.
In Canada, a 50% is generally the lowest passing grade (a 'D'). Therefore, it is converted to a 1.0 on the US 4.0 scale. In the US, a 50% would normally be considered a hard 'F', showcasing how different the grading curves are.
Typically, no. You will submit your raw Canadian transcript to the Common App or the university directly, and their admissions team will handle the official conversion. This calculator is designed to give you an accurate estimate of where you stand.