GPA Calculator
Calculate your semester GPA and cumulative GPA (Grade Point Average) on the standard 4.0 scale from your course letter grades and credit hours.
Everyday Uses
Scholarship eligibility
Most scholarships have GPA cutoffs — know exactly where you stand before applying.
Semester planning
Work out what grades you need this term to pull your cumulative GPA above a target.
Grad school applications
Convert your grades into the GPA figure applications ask for, weighted correctly by credits.
Academic standing
Near a probation threshold? See precisely how this semester's courses will move your average.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is GPA calculated?
GPA = total quality points ÷ total credit hours. Each letter grade has a point value on the 4.0 scale (A = 4.0, A− = 3.7, B+ = 3.3, B = 3.0, C = 2.0, D = 1.0, F = 0). Multiply each course's points by its credit hours to get quality points, sum them, then divide by total credits. Example: an A in a 3-credit course (12.0 points) and a B in a 4-credit course (12.0 points) gives 24 ÷ 7 = 3.43 GPA.
How do I calculate my cumulative GPA?
Combine all completed coursework: cumulative GPA = (previous quality points + new quality points) ÷ (previous credits + new credits). If you have a 3.42 GPA over 45 credits and earn a 3.80 over 15 new credits, your cumulative GPA is (3.42×45 + 3.80×15) ÷ 60 = 3.52. Enter your prior GPA and credits in this calculator to get it automatically.
What is a good GPA?
On the 4.0 scale: 3.7+ is excellent (A− average, competitive for top graduate programs), 3.5–3.7 is very good (dean's list territory at many schools), 3.0–3.5 is good (meets most graduate school and employer thresholds), and 2.0 is typically the minimum to stay in good academic standing. Context matters — GPA expectations vary by school, major, and program difficulty.
What is the difference between weighted and unweighted GPA?
Unweighted GPA uses the standard 4.0 maximum regardless of course difficulty. Weighted GPA (common in US high schools) awards extra points for honors, AP, or IB courses — often A = 5.0 in an AP class — so weighted GPAs can exceed 4.0. Colleges typically recalculate applicants' GPAs using their own method. This calculator uses the unweighted 4.0 scale.