GPA Calculator
Calculate your grade point average from course grades
How to use
Select your grading scale (4.0 is most common in the US). Enter each course name, choose the letter grade you received, and type the number of credit hours. The calculator instantly computes your weighted GPA. Add or remove rows as needed. Courses with missing grades or zero credits are automatically excluded from the calculation.
Formula
Examples
Freshman semester
English (B+, 3 credits), Calculus (A, 4 credits), History (B, 3 credits), Psychology (A-, 3 credits). GPA = (3.3x3 + 4.0x4 + 3.0x3 + 3.7x3) / 13 = 46.9 / 13 = 3.61.
Dean's list semester
Organic Chemistry (A, 4 credits), Physics (A, 4 credits), Statistics (A-, 3 credits), Ethics (A, 3 credits). GPA = (4.0x4 + 4.0x4 + 3.7x3 + 4.0x3) / 14 = 55.1 / 14 = 3.94.
Mixed grades semester
Biology (C+, 4 credits), Literature (B, 3 credits), Computer Science (A, 3 credits), Art (B-, 2 credits). GPA = (2.3x4 + 3.0x3 + 4.0x3 + 2.7x2) / 12 = 35.6 / 12 = 2.97.
Frequently asked questions
What is a good GPA?
On a 4.0 scale, a GPA above 3.5 is generally considered excellent. A 3.0 to 3.5 is good. Most employers and graduate programs look for at least a 3.0. A 3.7 or higher typically qualifies for dean's list at many universities.
What is the difference between weighted and unweighted GPA?
An unweighted GPA treats all courses equally regardless of credit hours. A weighted GPA (what this calculator computes) factors in credit hours, so a 4-credit course has more impact than a 2-credit course. Most colleges use weighted GPA.
How can I raise my GPA?
Focus on courses with more credit hours since they have a larger impact. Retake failed or low-grade courses if your school replaces the grade. Prioritize core subjects. Even small improvements in high-credit courses move the needle more than acing a 1-credit elective.
What is the difference between 4.0 and 4.3 scales?
The 4.0 scale caps at A = 4.0 with no A+ grade. The 4.3 scale includes A+ = 4.3, rewarding exceptional performance above a standard A. Some universities and high schools use the 4.3 scale to differentiate top students.
Does this calculator work for cumulative GPA?
Yes. Enter all courses from every semester you want to include. The calculator weights each course by its credit hours across your entire list, giving you the cumulative GPA for all entered courses.
About this tool
Calculate your GPA instantly. Add courses with grades and credit hours to find your grade point average on a 4.0, 4.3, or 5.0 scale.
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