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GPA Calculator
Calculate your Grade Point Average instantly. Supports letter grades, percentage grades, weighted and unweighted GPA, and cumulative GPA tracking.
| Course Name | Credits / Hours | Grade | Grade Points |
|---|
Already have a GPA? Add your previous GPA and new semester GPA to calculate your updated cumulative GPA.
๐ Grade to GPA Conversion Chart
| Letter | Percentage | 4.0 GPA | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| A plus | 97 to 100% | 4.0 | Exceptional |
| A | 93 to 96% | 4.0 | Excellent |
| A minus | 90 to 92% | 3.7 | Near excellent |
| B plus | 87 to 89% | 3.3 | Very good |
| B | 83 to 86% | 3.0 | Good |
| B minus | 80 to 82% | 2.7 | Satisfactory |
| C plus | 77 to 79% | 2.3 | Above average |
| C | 73 to 76% | 2.0 | Average |
| C minus | 70 to 72% | 1.7 | Below average |
| D plus | 67 to 69% | 1.3 | Poor |
| D | 63 to 66% | 1.0 | Very poor |
| F | Below 60% | 0.0 | Failing |
What is a GPA calculator?
A GPA calculator, or Grade Point Average calculator, converts your letter grades or percentage scores into a standardized numerical GPA, typically on a 4.0 scale. Whether you are a high school student planning for college admissions, a college freshman maintaining academic standing, or a graduate student tracking progress, knowing your GPA matters at almost every stage.
This calculator supports semester GPA, cumulative GPA, weighted and unweighted GPA calculations, and works with multiple grade scales including the standard 4.0 scale and the weighted 5.0 scale used by many AP and Honors programs. If your GPA is part of a law school application, the LSAT Score Calculator pairs naturally with a GPA check, since both numbers are commonly requested together as the two main inputs law schools weigh most heavily.
How to calculate GPA step by step
Calculating your GPA is straightforward once you understand the grade point formula.
- Convert letter grades to grade points, for example A equals 4.0, B plus equals 3.3, C equals 2.0.
- Multiply grade points by credit hours for each course to get quality points.
- Add up all quality points across all courses.
- Divide total quality points by total credit hours to get your GPA.
Example: Math (3 credits, A equals 4.0), English (3 credits, B plus equals 3.3), and History (2 credits, B equals 3.0):
- Quality points: (3 times 4.0) + (3 times 3.3) + (2 times 3.0) = 12.0 + 9.9 + 6.0 = 27.9
- Total credits: 3 + 3 + 2 = 8
- GPA = 27.9 divided by 8 = 3.49
Weighted versus unweighted GPA
๐ Unweighted GPA (4.0 Scale)
The unweighted GPA uses a standard 4.0 scale regardless of course difficulty. Every class, whether regular, honors, or AP, counts the same. An A always equals 4.0. This is the most common GPA scale used on high school and college transcripts.
๐ Weighted GPA (5.0 Scale)
The weighted GPA gives extra points for harder courses. AP, IB, and Honors classes typically get a 1.0 point boost, so an A in an AP course equals 5.0 instead of 4.0. This rewards students who challenge themselves with more rigorous coursework.
What counts as a good GPA?
National averages put the typical US high school GPA at around 3.0. For admission to top universities, a GPA of 3.7 or higher is generally competitive. For graduate school programs such as MBA, law, or medical school, most require at least a 3.0 minimum GPA, with top programs preferring 3.5 or above.
Cumulative GPA versus semester GPA
Your semester GPA, also called term GPA, reflects your academic performance in a single semester or quarter. Your cumulative GPA is the weighted average of all your semester GPAs across your entire academic career, weighted by the number of credit hours each semester carried.
Cumulative GPA is what appears on your official transcript and is the figure used by employers, graduate schools, and scholarship committees. A single weak semester will not destroy your cumulative GPA if you have many semesters of strong performance behind it. If you are also weighing course load against GPA impact, the Credit Hour Workload Calculator can help you see how adding or dropping a course changes your semester balance before you register.
GPA tips for students
- Track every semester. Do not wait until graduation to check your GPA. Monitor it each term to stay on target.
- Understand credit weight. A 4 credit course affects your GPA more than a 1 credit elective, so prioritize performance in high credit courses.
- Check grade replacement policies. Many schools allow grade forgiveness or replacement for retaken courses.
- Plan toward a target GPA. If your GPA drops, use the cumulative tab to see exactly what future grades would bring it back up.
- Know your school's scale. Some schools use a 4.33 scale where A plus equals 4.33, while others cap at 4.0. This calculator supports multiple scales.
Related academic tools
Once your GPA is set, a Final Grade Calculator can help you work backward and figure out what score you need on a remaining exam to hit a target grade in a single course, which then feeds back into the semester GPA you calculate here.
โ Frequently Asked Questions
On a 4.0 scale, each letter grade is assigned a grade point value: A equals 4.0, B equals 3.0, C equals 2.0, D equals 1.0, and F equals 0.0, with plus and minus variations in between. You multiply each course's grade points by its credit hours to get quality points, add up all quality points, then divide by total credit hours.
Most universities require a 3.5 GPA or higher for Dean's List recognition, though some schools set the bar at 3.7 or even 4.0. Check your specific institution's requirements since they vary from school to school.
It depends on your school's grading policy. In most US colleges using a standard 4.0 scale, both A and A plus are worth 4.0 points. On a 4.33 scale, A plus is worth 4.33 instead. This calculator uses the standard 4.0 cap by default.
The only way to raise your cumulative GPA is to earn higher grades in future courses. The more credits you have already completed, the harder it becomes to move the number. Use the cumulative tab to see what a new semester would do to your overall average. For example, a 2.5 GPA over 60 credits needs many strong semesters in a row to reach 3.0, since each new semester only carries so much weight against the total.
GPA typically refers to a single term or semester's performance. CGPA, or cumulative grade point average, is the overall average across all completed semesters. CGPA is the official figure that appears on your transcript and matters most for employers and graduate school applications.
Most graduate programs have a minimum GPA requirement of 3.0. Competitive programs such as MBA, law, and medical school typically prefer applicants with a GPA between 3.5 and 3.9. A strong test score, research experience, or relevant work history can sometimes offset a lower GPA.
Yes. This GPA Calculator works for high school students, including AP and Honors weighted GPA on a 5.0 scale, as well as college and university students. Select the grade scale that matches your school from the dropdown, then enter your courses and grades.
