3.6 GPA at a glance
| Letter grade | A- |
| Percentage | ≈90% |
| On a 5.0 scale (proportional) | 4.50 |
| On a 100-point scale (proportional) | 90.0 |
What it takes to get to 3.8
GPA needed over your next 15 credits (one full college semester) to move from 3.6 to 3.8, depending on how many credits you've already completed:
| Credits completed | GPA needed next semester |
|---|---|
| 15 | 4.00 |
| 30 | not possible in one semester |
| 60 | not possible in one semester |
| 90 | not possible in one semester |
The earlier you are in school, the faster your GPA moves. Use the calculator above with your own numbers.
Questions
What letter grade is a 3.6 GPA?
A 3.6 GPA works out to an A- average on the standard 4.0 scale.
What percentage is a 3.6 GPA?
About 90%, using the College Board's letter-grade bands. There's no single official conversion, so schools may differ by a point or two.
Is a 3.6 GPA good?
It's very good. It's well above the U.S. average and meets the 3.5 bar many colleges use for the Dean's List and for merit scholarships.
What is a 3.6 GPA on a 5.0 scale?
Proportionally it's 4.50 out of 5.0. A real weighted GPA depends on which classes were honors or AP, so recalculate from your grades for an exact number.