Time & DateUpdated May 2026

GPA Calculator

Calculate your weighted or unweighted GPA from course grades and credit hours. Supports high school, college, and custom scales.

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GPA Calculator

Use this free GPA calculator to calculate semester and cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale.
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About GPA Calculation

Grade Point Average (GPA) is a standardized way of measuring academic achievement.

Calculation Formula:

  • GPA = Total Grade Points ÷ Total Credits
  • Grade Points = Course Grade × Course Credits

GPA Scales:

  • 4.0 Scale: Most common in the US (A = 4.0, B = 3.0, C = 2.0, D = 1.0, F = 0.0)
  • 5.0 Scale: Used in some institutions (A+ = 5.0, A = 4.8, etc.)

GPA Categories:

  • 3.7-4.0: Excellent (Dean's List, Honors)
  • 3.0-3.6: Good (Above average)
  • 2.0-2.9: Average (Satisfactory)
  • 1.0-1.9: Below Average (Academic probation)
  • 0.0-0.9: Poor (Academic dismissal risk)

GPA requirements vary by institution, program, and country. Check with your school for specific grading policies.

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How our GPA calculator works

1

Add your courses

Type each course name, credit hours, and letter grade or percentage. Add as many courses as you need for one semester or your full transcript.

2

We convert to grade points

A=4.0, B=3.0, etc. for unweighted; honors/AP add 0.5-1.0 bonus for weighted. Our calculator handles both scales automatically.

3

We compute weighted average

Each courses grade points are multiplied by its credit hours, summed, and divided by total credits. The result is your GPA on the chosen scale.

Key things to know about our gpa calculator:

  • Minimum GPA: Most colleges require a 2.0 minimum for good standing; 3.0+ qualifies for deans list and many scholarships.
  • Weighted vs unweighted: Weighted GPAs can exceed 4.0 because honors and AP classes add bonus points; unweighted caps at 4.0.
  • Track each semester: Use our GPA calculator each semester to track progress and predict graduation eligibility.

For related calculations, try our grade calculator.

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Each calculator includes the formula, plain-English explanation, and FAQs so you understand the result.

Estimates only. Calculator results are for educational and planning purposes — not professional advice. For binding decisions on taxes, investments, health, or legal matters, consult a qualified professional.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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Multiply each course grade by its credit hours to get quality points, sum them, and divide by total credit hours. A 3-credit A (4.0) and a 4-credit B (3.0) = 24 quality points, divided by 7 credits = 3.43 GPA. Our GPA calculator does this automatically and supports both weighted and unweighted scales. The GPA calculator also handles plus/minus grades and repeated courses.

How it works

How to calculate semester and cumulative GPA

Our gpa calculator lets you compute weighted GPA from a list of courses and grades, in four steps.

  1. 1

    Enter each course

    For every class, type the course name, credit hours, and the grade you expect or received. Use the letter grade dropdown or enter a percentage.

  2. 2

    Repeat for each course

    Add a row for every course in the term. The calculator recomputes the GPA live as you add or edit courses.

  3. 3

    Add prior credits if calculating cumulative

    If you are computing cumulative GPA, add your prior credit hours and prior GPA. The calculator combines this with the current semester.

  4. 4

    Read the result

    The result shows your semester GPA, cumulative GPA (if prior data is added), and a breakdown of total credits, quality points, and letter grade distribution.

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