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Provincial variations, one result

Convert a Canadian GPA to US.

Canadian universities use different GPA scales depending on the province. Ontario generally uses 4.0, Quebec uses 4.3, and British Columbia uses 4.33. This converter handles the provincial differences and maps your Canadian GPA to the US 4.0 scale.

Canada to US GPA Converter
US GPA Equivalent
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ProvinceScaleA RangeNotes
Ontario4.080-100% = AMost common, direct mapping
Quebec4.385-100% = A+Scale to 4.0 for US comparison
British Columbia4.3386-100% = A+Similar to Quebec
Alberta4.085-100% = ADirect mapping to US

About this grading system

Canada does not have a single unified grading system. Each province and often each university sets its own scale. Ontario is closest to the US system with a 4.0 scale. Quebec (including McGill, Concordia) uses 4.3, which means an A+ can earn 4.3 grade points rather than the US cap of 4.0. British Columbia follows a similar 4.33 system. For US applications, the key is identifying which provincial scale your grades are on.

How to use this calculator.

Step by step
I.

Enter your grade.

Use the format from your country.

II.

See the US equivalent.

Instantly converted to the 4.0 scale.

Why the easy version.

Four reasons
I.

Accurate conversion

Based on standard credential evaluation mappings.

II.

Reference table

Full conversion table included.

III.

Context provided

Explains how the grading system works.

IV.

Free, no signup

Immediate access.

Frequently asked questions.

On a 4.0 scale (Ontario), yes. On a 4.3 scale (Quebec), a Canadian 3.7 is slightly lower than a US 3.7 because the scale is wider.
Most do, especially for border-state and nationally ranked schools. A WES evaluation can help if there is any uncertainty.
McGill uses the Quebec 4.0 scale (not 4.3). A McGill 3.7 maps directly to a US 3.7. Check your specific university's scale.
A few Canadian universities use a 9-point scale. Divide by 9 and multiply by 4 for a rough US equivalent, but a formal evaluation is recommended.
Yes. WES provides course-by-course evaluations for Canadian credentials, which most US grad schools accept.

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