Calculate your GPA the Canadian way
A free, accurate GPA calculator that matches your university's exact grading scale — whether that's 4.0, 4.3, 9.0, or percentage based.
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We tailor each calculator to the official scale used by your school. 30 universities and counting.
Understanding GPA in Canada
Grade point average (GPA) is the single number that summarises your academic performance. In Canada there is no national standard — each university sets its own scale and its own rules for converting letter grades or percentages into grade points. A grade of 85% might be an A on one campus and an A- on another, and the resulting point value can differ between a 4.0 and a 4.3 system.
This calculator handles the math for you. Enter each course, choose your grade, and set the credit value. The tool multiplies each grade's points by its credits, adds them together, and divides by your total credits to produce a credit-weighted GPA — the same method registrars use.
Why a university-specific calculator matters
Using a generic 4.0 calculator for a school that grades on a 9.0 scale gives a meaningless number. Our per-university pages load the correct scale automatically, so the grade points, maximum GPA, and rounding all match what appears on your transcript. Select your institution from the list above to get a calculator built for it.
Frequently asked questions
How is GPA calculated in Canada?
Canadian GPA is the credit-weighted average of your grade points. Each course grade converts to points on your university's scale (often 4.0, 4.3, or 9.0), is multiplied by the course credits, summed, and divided by total credits.
Do all Canadian universities use the same GPA scale?
No. Scales vary widely — 4.0, 4.3, 4.5, 9.0 and percentage systems are all in use. That is why we build a dedicated calculator matched to each university's official scale.
Is this GPA calculator free?
Yes. Every calculator on the site is free to use, with no sign-up required.
How accurate are the results?
Each university calculator uses that institution's published grading scale. Always confirm against your official transcript, as some programs apply their own rules.