ECTS to GPA Calculator
Convert ECTS grades (A to F) or local percentages into US 4.0 GPA points and get a credit-weighted cumulative GPA across your courses.
ECTS Letter Grade to GPA Reference
The calculator maps ECTS letter grades to a 4.0 GPA scale before calculating a credit-weighted average.
| ECTS grade | GPA points | ECTS definition |
|---|---|---|
| A | 4.0 | Excellent |
| B | 3.5 | Very good |
| C | 3.0 | Good |
| D | 2.5 | Satisfactory |
| E | 2.0 | Sufficient |
| FX | 0.0 | Fail, some more work required |
| F | 0.0 | Fail, considerable further work required |
Frequently Asked Questions about the ECTS to GPA Calculator
How do ECTS letter grades map to a US 4.0 GPA?
This tool applies a model convention to its A to F input: A maps to 4.0, B to 3.5, C to 3.0, D to 2.5, and E to 2.0 grade points. The failing grades FX and F both map to 0.0. Each course's grade points are multiplied by its ECTS credits, summed, and divided by total credits to give your cumulative GPA. This is not an official ECTS to US GPA conversion, so confirm the scale your target school accepts.
What is the difference between ECTS grades A to E and FX or F?
This calculator's legacy A to F convention treats A through E as passing. FX means some more work is needed to pass, while F means considerable further work. In this model both FX and F count as 0.0 grade points but still add to attempted credits, which pulls the average down. Institutions may instead report local grades and an ECTS grade-distribution table.
Can I convert local percentage grades instead of letters?
Yes. Switch the input to percentage and enter each course score from 0 to 100. The tool maps 90 to 100 to A, 80 to 89 to B, 70 to 79 to C, 60 to 69 to D, 50 to 59 to E, and below 50 to F, then converts those letters to US grade points. These are calculator bands, not a current ECTS conversion standard. Check your university's published grade scale.
How is the credit-weighted cumulative GPA calculated?
Each course contributes quality points equal to its US 4.0 grade value times its ECTS credit count. The calculator adds up all those quality points and divides by the total ECTS credits. A high grade in a large module therefore moves your GPA more than the same grade in a small one.
Why does my ECTS GPA differ from an official transcript evaluation?
The older A to E ECTS grading scale used cohort-based percentage bands, but current ECTS guidance uses institution-specific grade-distribution tables instead. There is no single official numeric conversion to a US GPA. Credential services such as WES or a specific admissions office may apply their own table and weighting rules. Treat this result as an estimate for planning, not an official evaluation.
Does this calculator handle pass or fail and ungraded credits?
It focuses on graded ECTS courses from A to F. Pass or fail entries, recognized prior learning, and other ungraded credits are usually left out of GPA math, so omit them from the course list for an accurate weighted average.
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