GPA Calculator

Calculate semester or cumulative GPA from grades and course credits, and use the conversion panel for clearly labeled estimates on 4.0 and 10-point scales.

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Calculated Semester GPA

Weighted average of your course grades and credit hours.

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How Cumulative GPA is Calculated (Step-by-Step Guide)

Calculating your Grade Point Average (GPA) is a structured three-step process that accounts for course weights via credit hours. Follow this guide:

  1. Step 1: Convert each letter grade to its equivalent GPA scale value (e.g. A = 4.0, B = 3.0, C = 2.0).
  2. Step 2: Calculate the Grade Points for each class by multiplying the grade value by the course credit hours.
  3. Step 3: Sum the grade points of all classes, and divide this sum by the total credit hours attempted.

Formal GPA Formula

Grade Points = Grade Value × Credit Hours
GPA = Total Grade Points / Total Credit Hours

Illustrative Letter Grade to 4.0 GPA Mapping

This is the example mapping used by the calculator. Percentage cutoffs and grade-point values vary by institution, so use your school's published scale when it differs.

Letter Grade Percentage Range 4.0 Scale GPA Value
A93%–100%4.00
A-90%–92%3.70
B+87%–89%3.30
B83%–86%3.00
B-80%–82%2.70
C+77%–79%2.30
C73%–76%2.00
C-70%–72%1.70
D+67%–69%1.30
D60%–66%1.00
FBelow 60%0.00
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GPA Calculator FAQ

Useful answers for gpa calculator.

How is GPA calculated?

For courses that carry credits, multiply each course's grade-point value by its credits, add those quality points, and divide by the total credits included. This calculator uses the grade-point mapping shown on this page.

What is a good GPA?

There is no universal GPA that counts as good for every school or goal. Expectations depend on your institution, course, scholarship, and admissions criteria. Compare your result with the official requirements that apply to you.

What GPA do I need for college admission?

Admission requirements vary by institution, program, country, and applicant. Use the admissions page for the specific program you are considering rather than relying on a general GPA cutoff.

Can I calculate weighted GPA?

The course calculator weights grade points by the credits you enter. It does not automatically add separate AP, IB, honors, or advanced-course bonuses. Those weighting rules differ between schools and may need a separate institutional calculation.

Can I calculate unweighted GPA?

The quick no-credit mode averages the grade-point values you add equally. The course mode uses course credits as weights. Both use the example 4.0 grade-point mapping shown here, which may differ from your institution's scale.