GED to GPA Converter

Applying to college with a GED? Enter your 4 subject scores (100–200) to find out your equivalent high school GPA on a standard 4.0 scale.

Enter Your GED Scores

2.0 GPA
2.0 GPA
2.0 GPA
2.0 GPA

Your GPA Equivalent

Equivalent GPA

0.00

C equivalent

0.04.0

Average GED Score

Out of 200

145

GED College Readiness

The GED Testing Service categorizes scores into three passing levels for college:

  • 145 - 164: GED Passing~2.0+ GPA
  • 165 - 174: College Ready~3.0+ GPA
  • 175 - 200: College Ready + Credit~4.0 GPA

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know, based on what students are asking right now.

No, a GED does not automatically equal a 4.0 GPA. However, if you score a 175 or higher on all of your GED subjects, colleges will view your scores as equivalent to a 4.0 GPA (College Ready + Credit).
The minimum passing score for a GED subject is 145. On a standard high school scale, a 145 is roughly equivalent to a 2.0 GPA (a C grade).
A score between 165 and 174 is categorized as 'College Ready' by the GED Testing Service. This shows colleges you possess the skills equivalent to a high school graduate with roughly a 3.0 to 3.3 GPA (a B average).
Yes! If you score between 175 and 200 on a subject test, you achieve 'College Ready + Credit' status. Depending on the college, you can earn up to 10 college credit hours, saving you time and tuition money.
The vast majority of US universities, including community colleges and most state universities, accept the GED exactly like a standard high school diploma. High GED scores (165+) look excellent on a college application.