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.