GPA Calculator
Enter your course grades and credit hours to see your GPA on a 4.0 or 4.3 scale right away. Pass/fail courses can be left out of the GPA.
Pick a grade and your GPA is calculated automatically.
GPA by courseDot size = credit weight
Pick a grade and the course chart appears.
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Grade to points conversion (4.0 scale)
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How to use
How this GPA calculator works
This GPA calculator turns your letter grades and credit hours into a grade point average. Pick the scale your school uses, add a row for each course, choose the grade and type the credits, and your GPA updates automatically. Along with the GPA you see the total credits, the credits counted in the GPA, a chart showing which courses pull your average up or down, and a conversion table for the scale you chose. Pass/fail courses are shown as “P” and are left out of the GPA but still count toward your total credits. Your courses are saved in your own browser so they are there when you come back, and nothing is sent to a server.
The formula
GPA = Σ (grade points × credits) ÷ Σ credits
Each letter grade has a point value, you multiply it by the credits for that course, add up those products, and divide by the total credits that count. Here is a worked example on the 4.0 scale. An A (4.0 points) in a 3-credit class gives 12.0 quality points, a B+ (3.3) in a 4-credit class gives 13.2, and a C− (1.7) in a 3-credit class gives 5.1. The total is 30.3 quality points over 10 credits, so the GPA is 3.03. Because the credits act as weights, a 4-credit course moves your GPA more than a 1-credit course.
Grade points on the two scales
Most U.S. colleges use the 4.0 scale with plus and minus grades: 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 and F = 0.0. On that scale an A+ is worth 4.0, the same as an A. A smaller number of schools use a 4.3 scale where an A+ is worth 4.3 and everything else matches. Policies vary: some schools do not award A+, others do not use minus grades, and a few use different values, so check your school’s registrar or catalog if your official GPA does not match. This calculator is for unweighted GPA.
Weighted GPA for high school
Many high schools add extra points for harder classes so a weighted GPA can exceed 4.0. A common pattern is +0.5 for honors courses and +1.0 for Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB) or dual-enrollment courses, which makes an A in an AP class worth 5.0. Schools differ, so ask your counselor for the exact table. To estimate a weighted GPA with this tool, calculate the unweighted value first and then compare it with your school’s weighting rules. Colleges often recalculate GPA using their own method, usually on the unweighted 4.0 scale, so both numbers can matter.
Cumulative GPA across semesters
To combine terms, add all courses from every semester into one list, because a cumulative GPA weights each term by its credits. As an example, a semester with a 3.40 GPA over 15 credits and another with a 3.00 GPA over 12 credits gives (3.40 × 15 + 3.00 × 12) ÷ 27 = 3.22. It is not the simple average of 3.40 and 3.00. Credits, not the number of courses, set the weights.
What GPA do I need next term?
To raise a GPA, you can work backward. If your current GPA is G over C credits, your target is T and you will take N more credits, the average you need on the new credits is (T × (C + N) − G × C) ÷ N. With a 3.2 GPA over 60 credits and a goal of 3.4 after 30 more credits, you need (3.4 × 90 − 3.2 × 60) ÷ 30 = 3.8 on the new work. The more credits you have already earned, the slower your GPA moves, so early semesters have the biggest effect.
Common GPA questions about benchmarks
- 3.0 is a B average. Many scholarships, programs and employers use 3.0 as a minimum.
- 3.5 and above is often the range for dean’s list recognition, though cutoffs differ by school and term.
- Latin honors such as cum laude have school-specific cutoffs, commonly in the mid-3s and above.
- Academic standing. Many schools place students on probation below 2.0.
Reading the course chart
The chart plots each course as a dot at its grade points, with larger dots for courses with more credits. A dashed line marks your overall GPA. Green dots sit at or above the line and lift your average, while red dots sit below it and pull your average down. Because big dots matter most, one low grade in a 4-credit course can hurt more than two low grades in 1-credit labs. Use the chart to decide where extra effort will pay off, or where retaking a course could help if your school allows it.
Simple ways to improve your GPA
- Put the most study time into the courses with the most credits.
- Ask your advisor whether a grade can be replaced by retaking the class.
- Balance a heavy course load with lighter classes in the same term.
- Use office hours and tutoring early, before a low grade is locked in.
Frequently asked questions
How do I calculate my GPA?
Convert each letter grade to grade points, multiply by the course credits, add the results and divide by the total credits that count. This calculator does it for you as soon as you pick a grade and enter the credits for each course.
What is the difference between the 4.0 and 4.3 scales?
They match except for the A+. On the 4.0 scale an A+ is worth 4.0, while on the 4.3 scale it is worth 4.3. Choose the scale your school uses. If your school has no A+, either scale gives the same result.
Are pass/fail courses included in my GPA?
Typically not. A passing grade earns credits but does not change the GPA, which is how this calculator treats a grade of P. A failing grade in a pass/fail course may be treated differently, so check your school’s policy.
Is this a weighted or unweighted GPA?
Unweighted. It uses the standard grade points for each letter. For a weighted GPA, add your school’s bonus points for honors, AP or IB courses before you average.
Does a retaken course replace the old grade?
It depends on the school. Some schools replace the old grade, some average the two and some count both. Remove or keep the first attempt in the list to match your policy.
Can I use it for graduate school or transfer GPAs?
You can use it for a rough estimate, but admissions offices recalculate GPA by their own rules, often by class level or only certain courses. Use the official transcript for applications.
Are my courses stored anywhere?
Only in your own browser, so your list is there when you return. Nothing is sent to a server, and clearing browser data removes it.