GPA Calculator
Add your courses, pick the grade and credits, then calculate your GPA on the 4.0 scale.
Your GPA (unweighted)
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This calculator gives an estimate based on the standard 4.0 scale. Schools can use different grade scales, so compare the result with your official transcript.
How to Calculate GPA
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is the average of your course grades, with each grade weighted by the credits the course is worth. A 4-credit class affects your GPA more than a 1-credit class.
GPA = Total Quality Points ÷ Total Credit Hours
Quality points for a course are the grade points multiplied by the course’s credit hours.
Step-by-step
- Convert each letter grade to grade points using the scale below.
- Multiply the grade points by the course’s credit hours to get its quality points.
- Add up the quality points for all courses.
- Add up the credit hours for all courses.
- Divide total quality points by total credit hours.
Example
| Course | Grade | Grade points | Credits | Quality points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | A | 4.0 | 3 | 12.0 |
| Biology | B+ | 3.3 | 4 | 13.2 |
| History | B | 3.0 | 3 | 9.0 |
| Art | A- | 3.7 | 2 | 7.4 |
| Total | 12 | 41.6 |
GPA = 41.6 ÷ 12 = 3.47
GPA Scale (4.0 Scale)
| Letter grade | Grade points | Typical percentage |
|---|---|---|
| A+ | 4.0 | 97–100 |
| A | 4.0 | 93–96 |
| A- | 3.7 | 90–92 |
| B+ | 3.3 | 87–89 |
| B | 3.0 | 83–86 |
| B- | 2.7 | 80–82 |
| C+ | 2.3 | 77–79 |
| C | 2.0 | 73–76 |
| C- | 1.7 | 70–72 |
| D+ | 1.3 | 67–69 |
| D | 1.0 | 63–66 |
| D- | 0.7 | 60–62 |
| F | 0.0 | Below 60 |
Schools set their own percentage cutoffs, and some give an A+ more than 4.0 points. Check your school’s grading policy if your numbers differ.
Weighted vs. Unweighted GPA
An unweighted GPA treats every course the same, so the highest possible value is 4.0.
A weighted GPA gives extra points for harder classes. A common system adds 0.5 for honors courses and 1.0 for AP or IB courses, so an A in an AP class counts as 5.0. The bonus only applies when you pass the class, so an F stays at 0.0.
This calculator shows both, so you can compare them. Your school may use different bonus values, so confirm with your counselor.
How to Calculate Your Cumulative GPA
To combine your past results with a new semester, use this formula:
Cumulative GPA = (Previous GPA × Previous credits + New quality points) ÷ (Previous credits + New credits)
Example: You have a 3.20 GPA over 30 credits. This semester you earn 52.5 quality points over 15 credits.
(3.20 × 30 + 52.5) ÷ (30 + 15) = 148.5 ÷ 45 = 3.30
You can enter your current GPA and completed credits in the optional box in the calculator to get this automatically.
What Is a Good GPA?
It depends on your goals and your school. A 3.0 means a B average. Many colleges and scholarship programs look for 3.5 or higher, and highly selective programs often expect more. Colleges also look at course difficulty, so a slightly lower GPA in tough classes can still be strong.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does an F count in my GPA?
Yes. An F gives 0 grade points, but its credits still count, which pulls your average down.
Do pass/fail classes affect GPA?
Usually not. Most schools count the credits toward graduation but leave them out of the GPA. Check your school’s policy.
Can my GPA be higher than 4.0?
Only on a weighted scale. Unweighted GPA tops out at 4.0.
How can I raise my GPA?
Higher grades in high-credit courses help the most, because they carry more weight. Some schools also let you retake a course and replace the old grade, but the rules vary.
Is this calculator accurate for my school?
It uses the standard 4.0 scale. Schools can differ, so treat the result as an estimate and compare it with your official transcript.