ACT To GPA Converter

ACT To GPA converter to estimate your GPA from an ACT composite score (1–36). The calculator maps your ACT score to an approximate unweighted 4.0 GPA and then rescales it to your chosen maximum (4.0, 5.0, 7.0, 10.0, and more). This is helpful if you need an ACT score to a GPA estimate for applications, scholarships, or quick comparisons across grading systems.

ACT composite score Use the highest composite score from a single sitting (typically between 1 and 36). GPA scale (max) Common GPA scales: 4.0 (US unweighted), 5.0, 7.0 or 10.0.

GPA conversion

3.80

Scaled GPA / 4.00

ACT

30.0

Unweighted GPA (4.0)

3.80

Score band

29–31

This ACT score aligns with a very strong academic profile and top GPA band in many systems.

GPA details

Approx. unweighted GPA (4.0 scale)

3.80 / 4.00

GPA on your chosen scale

3.80 / 4.00

Reference: ACT score → GPA (4.0 scale)

ACT (min)	ACT (max)	Approx. GPA (4.0)
35	36	4.00
32	34	3.90
29	31	3.80
27	28	3.70
25	26	3.60
24	24	3.50
23	23	3.40
22	22	3.30
21	21	3.20
20	20	3.10
19	19	3.00
18	18	2.90
17	17	2.80
16	16	2.70
15	15	2.50
14	14	2.30
13	13	2.10
12	12	1.90
11	11	1.70
10	10	1.50
8	9	1.20
1	7	1.00

Summary

Your ACT is in the top band and typically corresponds to an A-range GPA in many conversion tables.

ACT To GPA chart quick reference

The table below is a quick ACT to GPA chart view. Your calculator result follows the same idea, then scales the GPA to your chosen maximum.

ACT score range	Approx. GPA (4.0)
35–36	4.0
32–34	3.9
29–31	3.8
27–28	3.7
25–26	3.6
22–24	3.3–3.5
19–21	3.0–3.2
15–18	2.5–2.9
10–14	1.5–2.3
1–9	1.0–1.2

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Disclaimer: These conversions use generic, approximate mappings from ACT composite scores to unweighted GPAs. Always check the exact policy used by your school, college, or scholarship provider.