IB Score to GPA Converter
Convert International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma scores to US GPA for college applications and university admissions
Enter your total IB score including TOK and Extended Essay
| IB Score | GPA (4.0) | GPA (5.0) | Letter Grade | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45 | 4.0 | 5.0 | A+ | Perfect Score |
| 42-44 | 3.9-4.0 | 4.9-5.0 | A/A+ | Outstanding |
| 38-41 | 3.7-3.9 | 4.7-4.9 | A/A- | Excellent |
| 34-37 | 3.4-3.7 | 4.3-4.6 | A-/B+ | Very Good |
| 30-33 | 3.0-3.3 | 3.8-4.1 | B | Good |
| 24-29 | 2.4-2.9 | 3.0-3.6 | B-/C+ | Satisfactory |
| 20-23 | 2.0-2.3 | 2.5-2.9 | C-/D | Pass |
How IB to GPA Conversion Works
Six Subject Groups (42 points maximum)
Each of the six subjects (Studies in Language & Literature, Language Acquisition, Individuals & Societies, Sciences, Mathematics, and The Arts) is graded on a scale of 1-7, with 7 being the highest.
6 subjects × 7 points = 42 points maximum
TOK and Extended Essay (3 bonus points maximum)
Theory of Knowledge (TOK) and the Extended Essay (EE) are graded A-E. The combination can award up to 3 additional bonus points.
Total Score Calculation
42 (subjects) + 3 (bonus) = 45 points maximum
Minimum 24 points required for IB Diploma
The IB to GPA conversion uses a standardized table that maps IB point totals to their approximate GPA equivalents. This conversion considers:
- Overall difficulty and rigor of the IB Diploma Programme
- Percentile rankings of IB scores globally
- How selective universities typically evaluate IB students
- Correlation between IB performance and university success
Student Profile:
GPA Conversion:
41 IB points converts to: