Ghana GPA
& grading scale
Quick answer: Major Ghanaian universities (University of Ghana, KNUST) use a 4.0 GPA scale where A=4.0 is best — the same direction as the US, so conversion is nearly 1:1. The FGPA/CGPA is credit-weighted and the degree class is read off the final GPA. Enter a course percentage to estimate the US GPA.
Ghana → US GPA
How the Ghana grading scale works
Major Ghanaian universities (University of Ghana, KNUST) use a 4.0 GPA scale where A=4.0 is best — the same direction as the US, so conversion is nearly 1:1. The FGPA/CGPA is credit-weighted and the degree class is read off the final GPA. Enter a course percentage to estimate the US GPA.
Grade scale
| Grade / range | Meaning (≈ US) |
|---|---|
| A (80–100%) | Outstanding — 4.0 |
| B+ (75–79%) | Very Good — 3.5 |
| B (70–74%) | Good — 3.0 |
| C+ (65–69%) | Fairly Good — 2.5 |
| C (60–64%) | Average — 2.0 |
| D+ (55–59%) | Pass — 1.5 |
| D (50–54%) | Marginal pass — 1.0 |
| Below 50% | Fail — 0.0 |
Formula
FGPA = sum(grade point x credit) / sum(credit) on a 4.0 max. Because it is already a 4.0 GPA, the US GPA is ~1:1. Class cutoffs: First Class 3.60+, Second Upper 3.00–3.59.
Worked example
A course at 77% (B+) maps to 3.5 on the US 4.0 scale.
Converting to a US GPA
Enter your grade in the calculator above to estimate the US 4.0 equivalent, and download a PDF that cites the source. For a full multi-country matrix use the grade conversion tool.