| Course | Credits | Grade |
|---|
- Scale
- 12-point scale
- Location
- Hamilton, Ontario
- Type
- Public research university
- Founded
- 1887
How to Calculate Your McMaster GPA
McMaster University uses a 12-point GPA scale. A+ = 12 (90 to 100 percent), A = 11 (85 to 89), A- = 10 (80 to 84), B+ = 9 (77 to 79), B = 8 (73 to 76), B- = 7 (70 to 72), C+ = 6 (67 to 69), C = 5 (63 to 66), C- = 4 (60 to 62), D+ = 3 (57 to 59), D = 2 (53 to 56), D- = 1 (50 to 52), and F = 0 (below 50). A 12.0 cumulative average is the McMaster equivalent of a 4.0.
The calculator above is preset to the 12-point scale for McMaster University. Enter each course with its credit weight and grade; the GPA is the credit-weighted average, computed as the sum of (grade value times credits) divided by total credits. The tool also reports a normalized 4.0-scale figure so you can compare your standing when applying to graduate schools or universities in other provinces or the United States. For the full cross-scale reference, see the Canadian GPA calculator hub.
McMaster University Academic Standing
McMaster requires a cumulative average that keeps you in good standing for your program; many programs set the floor near a 3.5 on the 12-point scale (roughly a C average) and use higher cumulative averages for continuation in competitive programs. The Honour Roll and Dean's Honour List recognize high annual GPAs on the 12-point scale. Confirm the exact 12-point cutoffs for your faculty in the McMaster academic calendar.
What makes McMaster distinctive: McMaster's 12-point scale tops out at 12.0 for an A+, so cumulative averages are reported on a 0 to 12 range rather than 0 to 4. The calculator converts your 12-point GPA to a 4.0 equivalent for grad-school and out-of-province comparison.
Source: McMaster University registrar grading policy (www.mcmaster.ca). Specific thresholds change between academic years and faculties, so verify any figure that affects probation, graduation, or scholarship eligibility with the registrar before relying on it.
Converting a McMaster GPA to the US 4.0 Scale
Canadian students applying to US graduate schools, professional programs, or for transfer admission usually report a GPA on the standard US 4.0 scale. The calculator above shows the 4.0 equivalent alongside your McMaster result. For a deeper walk through the conversion across Canadian scales, use the GPA converter, and see the GPA scale reference for how each 4.0 value maps to a percentage and letter grade. Other Canadian schools and their scales are listed on the Canada GPA calculator and the GPA by country directory.