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GPA Calculator

Calculate your semester or cumulative GPA using the 4.0 scale

Your Courses

Course 1
GPA Scale: A+/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, F = 0.0

How to Calculate Your GPA

Using the GPA Calculator

Our GPA calculator makes it easy to calculate your Grade Point Average. Simply add your courses, select the letter grade you received, and enter the number of credit hours. The calculator automatically computes your weighted GPA on the standard 4.0 scale, showing total credits and quality points earned.

Understanding GPA Scale

The 4.0 GPA scale is the most common grading system in the United States. Here's how letter grades convert:

  • A+/A: 4.0 (Excellent)
  • A-: 3.7
  • B+: 3.3
  • B: 3.0 (Good)
  • B-: 2.7
  • C+: 2.3
  • C: 2.0 (Average)
  • C-: 1.7
  • D+: 1.3
  • D: 1.0 (Passing)
  • F: 0.0 (Failing)

GPA Calculation Formula

GPA is calculated by dividing total quality points by total credit hours. Quality points are earned by multiplying the grade point value by the credit hours for each course. For example, an A (4.0) in a 3-credit course earns 12 quality points (4.0 × 3 = 12).

Why GPA Matters

  • College admissions decisions
  • Scholarship eligibility requirements
  • Academic standing and honors
  • Graduate school applications
  • Job applications and internships

Frequently Asked Questions

How is GPA calculated on a 4.0 scale?

Each letter grade is assigned points (A = 4.0, B = 3.0, C = 2.0, D = 1.0, F = 0.0, with +/- variations). Multiply each course's grade points by its credit hours to get quality points. Sum all quality points and divide by total credit hours to get GPA.

What is the difference between weighted and unweighted GPA?

Unweighted GPA uses the same 4.0 scale for every course. Weighted GPA adds bonus points for honors, AP, or IB classes (often 4.5 or 5.0 max), rewarding students for taking harder coursework. Colleges usually consider both.

What is considered a good GPA?

On a 4.0 scale: 3.7+ is excellent, 3.3–3.7 is very good, 3.0–3.3 is good, 2.7–3.0 is above average. Selective colleges typically expect 3.5+, while Ivy League admits average around 3.9. Context (school rigor, course difficulty) matters.

How do I calculate cumulative GPA across multiple semesters?

Sum all quality points earned across every semester, then divide by the total credit hours from every semester. Don't simply average each semester's GPA, because semesters with more credits should weigh more in the cumulative result.

Can I raise my GPA significantly in one semester?

It depends on how many credits you've already accumulated. Early in college, one strong semester can raise your GPA noticeably. Late in college, even straight-As may only nudge it slightly because the weight of past grades is large.

Do colleges look at weighted or unweighted GPA?

Most US colleges recalculate your GPA using their own scale, often unweighted, but they consider course rigor separately. Some highly selective schools also examine weighted GPA. Always submit transcripts honestly and let admissions do their own conversion.

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