GPA Calculator
Calculate your semester and cumulative GPA from letter grades and credits.
How GPA is calculated
Each letter grade is worth grade points. Multiply the grade points by the course credits to get quality points. GPA = total quality points ÷ total credits. To include earlier terms, the cumulative GPA is (current GPA × credits completed + quality points this term) ÷ (credits completed + credits this term).
Standard 4.0 grade scale
| Grade | Points | Grade | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| A+ / A | 4.0 | C+ | 2.3 |
| A− | 3.7 | C | 2.0 |
| B+ | 3.3 | C− | 1.7 |
| B | 3.0 | D+ / D / D− | 1.3 / 1.0 / 0.7 |
| B− | 2.7 | F | 0.0 |
Some schools use a different scale, for example giving an A+ 4.3 points, so check your school's policy.
Worked examples
- A (3 credits), B+ (4), B (3), A− (3): quality points are 12 + 13.2 + 9 + 11.1 = 45.3 over 13 credits, so the GPA is 3.48.
- Adding to an earlier record: with a 3.20 GPA over 30 credits, the same term gives (3.20 × 30 + 45.3) ÷ 43 = 3.29.
- A, B, C, A (3 credits each): (12 + 9 + 6 + 12) ÷ 12 = 3.25.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between weighted and unweighted GPA?
Unweighted GPA uses the standard 4.0 scale. Weighted GPA gives extra points to honors, AP or IB classes. This calculator is unweighted, so use your school scale if it is weighted.
How do pass/fail courses count?
Most schools leave pass/fail courses out of the GPA. Remove them from the list, or set their credits to 0.
What is a good GPA?
It depends on your school and goals. Scholarships, programs and employers often set their own minimums, so check the requirements you care about.
How do I raise my GPA?
Use the calculator to try different grades for future courses and see their effect. A higher number of credits makes your GPA change more slowly.