B+ GPA: what is an B+ worth?
On the standard US 4.0 scale, an B+ is worth 3.3 grade points (roughly 87–89%). Enter a percentage below to see its letter and GPA.
B+ on the 4.0 scale
An B+ maps to 3.3 grade points and a percentage of about 87–89%. Your GPA is the credit-weighted average of these points across all your courses.
Full letter-to-GPA table
| Letter | GPA points |
|---|---|
| A | 4.0 |
| A- | 3.7 |
| B+ | 3.3 |
| B | 3.0 |
| B- | 2.7 |
| C+ | 2.3 |
| C | 2.0 |
| C- | 1.7 |
| D+ | 1.3 |
| D | 1.0 |
| D- | 0.7 |
| F | 0.0 |
How an B+ affects your GPA
One B+ in a 3-credit course contributes 3.3 × 3 = 9.9 grade points. Combine all courses with the GPA calculator to see your overall GPA.
B+ at 3.3: good, and one push from the A-range
A B+ transcript reads as solidly capable — a 3.3 clears the posted minimum for many graduate programmes and the 3.0 screens used by employers — but it sits just below the 3.5 line that competitive internships and honours lists often use. That makes the B+ student's strategic question very specific: which courses can be pushed the three-ish percentage points from 88 to 90, where the 3.7-point A- lives?
Choose deliberately. A B+ in organic chemistry and a B+ in an elective are worth identical grade points, but admissions readers do not weigh them identically — protect the hard-course grades first. Within a course, B+ students usually lose their gap to the A-range in exam technique rather than understanding: partial answers, skipped justifications, time pressure on the last question. One timed practice paper per exam, reviewed honestly, is the cheapest 3.3-to-3.7 conversion tool there is.
Frequently asked questions
How many GPA points is an B+?
An B+ is worth 3.3 grade points on the 4.0 scale.
What percentage is an B+?
Typically about 87–89%, though exact cut-offs vary by school.
How do I turn letter grades into a GPA?
Multiply each course’s points by its credits, sum, and divide by total credits — or use the GPA calculator.
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