University of British Columbia GPA Calculator
Calculate your UBC GPA using the official grading scale. A+ = 4.33 — UBC is one of the few Canadian universities on the 4.33 scale. Grades are issued as percentages, with letter equivalents for GPA. No D+ or D- at UBC.
Calculate your GPA
Add each course with its letter grade and credits — the GPA updates as you type.
| Course | Grade | Credits |
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Add at least one course with credits to see your GPA.
About the UBC GPA Scale
The University of British Columbia uses a 4.33 GPA scale — one of the few Canadian universities where A+ = 4.33. Most Canadian universities (including U of T, McGill, and Waterloo) use the 4.0 scale where A+ = 4.0. This means UBC GPAs can appear higher than those from other Canadian schools when applying internationally.
UBC issues grades as percentages, with official letter grade equivalents for GPA conversion. The key quirks: no D+ or D- (D is a single grade at 1.0), and the minimum passing grade is D (50%). Compare with the US grading system or other Canadian universities below.
| Letter Grade | Grade Points | Percentage Range |
|---|---|---|
| A+ | 4.33 | 90-100% |
| A | 4.0 | 85-89% |
| A- | 3.67 | 80-84% |
| B+ | 3.33 | 76-79% |
| B | 3.0 | 72-75% |
| B- | 2.67 | 68-71% |
| C+ | 2.33 | 64-67% |
| C | 2.0 | 60-63% |
| C- | 1.67 | 55-59% |
| D | 1.0 | 50-54% (minimum passing) |
| F | 0.0 | Below 50% |
Source: UBC Official Grading Policy. UBC does not use D+ or D- grades.
How UBC GPA is calculated
UBC GPA is the credit-weighted average of your grade points. The formula is:
GPA = sum of (grade points x credit hours) / sum of credit hours attempted
Each course contributes grade points x credit hours. Because UBC uses the 4.33 scale, a student with mostly A+ grades can technically exceed 4.0 on their UBC GPA — unlike schools on the 4.0 scale. Always check which scale is required when comparing GPAs across institutions.
Other Canadian university GPA calculators
Canada has several distinct grading traditions. Compare UBC with:
- University of Toronto — 4.0 scale, A+ = A = 4.0
- McGill University — 4.0 scale, no A+, no C-/D+/D-
- University of Waterloo — percentage scale (0-100), no official GPA
- University of Alberta — 4.0 scale, A+ = A = 4.0, no D-
Browse all 25 university GPA calculators or convert any system on the international GPA converter.
Frequently Asked Questions
What GPA scale does UBC use?+
UBC uses a 4.33 GPA scale — one of the few Canadian universities with A+ = 4.33. The scale is: A+=4.33, A=4.0, A-=3.67, B+=3.33, B=3.0, B-=2.67, C+=2.33, C=2.0, C-=1.67, D=1.0, F=0.0. UBC grades are issued as percentages, with letter grade equivalents for GPA conversion.
Why does UBC use a 4.33 scale?+
UBC is one of the few Canadian universities to use a 4.33 scale, where A+ = 4.33. Most other Canadian universities use a 4.0 scale where A+ = 4.0. This can make UBC GPAs appear higher when comparing to other schools — always check which scale is being used.
How does UBC convert percentages to GPA?+
UBC uses percentage grades. To convert to GPA: A+ (90-100%) = 4.33, A (85-89%) = 4.0, A- (80-84%) = 3.67, B+ (76-79%) = 3.33, B (72-75%) = 3.0, B- (68-71%) = 2.67, C+ (64-67%) = 2.33, C (60-63%) = 2.0, C- (55-59%) = 1.67, D (50-54%) = 1.0, F (below 50%) = 0.0.
What is a passing grade at UBC?+
A D (50-54%) is the minimum passing grade for undergraduate courses. However, many programs require a C- or higher in major-specific courses. To maintain good academic standing, UBC typically requires a minimum 55% session average.
Does UBC use plus and minus grades?+
Yes, UBC uses full plus/minus grading for A, B, and C ranges. However, there is no D+ or D- — D is a single grade at 1.0.