How GPA is calculated
Each grade has a number of points. Multiply the points by the course's credit hours, add them up and divide by the total hours. Failed courses are included in the hours. For the cumulative GPA, your previous points and hours are added to this semester's.
| Grade | Saudi, out of 5 | Saudi, out of 4 | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|
| A+ | 5 | 4 | 95–100 |
| A | 4.75 | 3.75 | 90–94 |
| B+ | 4.5 | 3.5 | 85–89 |
| B | 4 | 3 | 80–84 |
| C+ | 3.5 | 2.5 | 75–79 |
| C | 3 | 2 | 70–74 |
| D+ | 2.5 | 1.5 | 65–69 |
| D | 2 | 1 | 60–64 |
| F | 1 | 0 | Under 60 |
Grade classification
| Classification | Saudi, out of 5 | Saudi, out of 4 | Jordan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Excellent | 4.50 and above | 3.50 and above | 3.65 and above |
| Very good | 3.75 to 4.49 | 2.75 to 3.49 | 3.00 to 3.64 |
| Good | 2.75 to 3.74 | 1.75 to 2.74 | 2.50 to 2.99 |
| Pass | 2.00 to 2.74 | 1.00 to 1.74 | 2.00 to 2.49 |
Most Saudi universities, such as King Saud University and Princess Nourah University, use the scale out of 5. King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Umm Al-Qura and Prince Sultan University use the scale out of 4. In Egypt, each faculty's bylaw sets its own scale and classification, so check yours.
Example
Out of 5: A in 3 hours, B+ in 4 hours, C in 2 hours, with a previous GPA of 4.20 over 60 hours
Semester GPA 4.25, new cumulative GPA 4.21 (very good).
Frequently asked questions
Is a failed course counted in the GPA?
Yes. Its hours are added to the total, which lowers the GPA. On the Saudi scale out of 5, an F still gives 1 point per hour; on scales out of 4 it usually gives 0.
How do I convert a GPA out of 5 to out of 4?
There is no official formula, because the two scales are not proportional. Universities and employers usually ask for the GPA on the scale it was issued on, often with the scale written next to it.
What happens when I repeat a course?
It depends on the university. Many count only the new grade, so remove the old grade's hours and points from your previous GPA. Check your university's regulation.
My university's scale is a little different. Can I still use this?
Yes, if the points per grade match. Open the grade points table under the scale to compare. If they differ, the result will be approximate.
Last reviewed: October 2026. Your university's official transcript is the reference. Scales can differ between universities and faculties.
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