GPA Calculator
Calculate your Grade Point Average (GPA) quickly and accurately. Add your courses, credits, and grades to determine your cumulative GPA, with options for both weighted and unweighted calculations.
Courses
Standard GPA Scale
This table shows the common 4.0 GPA scale and corresponding letter grades.
| Letter Grade | Standard GPA | Weighted GPA (Example) |
|---|---|---|
| A | 4.0 | 5.0 |
| A- | 3.7 | 4.7 |
| B+ | 3.3 | 4.3 |
| B | 3.0 | 4.0 |
| B- | 2.7 | 3.7 |
| C+ | 2.3 | 3.3 |
| C | 2.0 | 3.0 |
| C- | 1.7 | 2.7 |
| D+ | 1.3 | 2.3 |
| D | 1.0 | 2.0 |
| F | 0.0 | 0.0 |
About GPA Calculator
Your Grade Point Average (GPA) is a numerical representation of your academic performance. It's a crucial metric for students, often used for college admissions, scholarships, and academic honors.
This calculator helps you understand how your individual course grades contribute to your overall GPA, offering insights into your academic standing and progress.
What This Calculator Is Good For
- College Applications: Quickly determine your current GPA for applications.
- Scholarship Eligibility: Check if you meet the GPA requirements for various scholarships.
- Academic Planning: Understand how future grades might impact your overall GPA.
- Progress Monitoring: Track your academic performance semester by semester or year by year.
Limitations & Considerations
- Varying Scales: GPA scales can differ between institutions (e.g., 4.0, 5.0, or 100-point scales). This calculator uses a standard 4.0 scale.
- Pass/Fail Courses: Pass/Fail courses are typically not included in GPA calculations.
- Incomplete Grades: Incomplete grades may temporarily affect GPA until resolved.
- Transfer Credits: Policies on how transfer credits affect GPA vary by institution.
GPA Formula
Unweighted GPA:
GPA = (Sum of Grade Points × Credits for each course) / (Total Credits)
Weighted GPA:
Weighted GPA = (Sum of Weighted Grade Points × Credits for each course) / (Total Credits)
(Weighted grade points typically add 0.5 or 1.0 for AP/IB/Honors courses)
GPA = (Sum of Grade Points × Credits for each course) / (Total Credits)
Weighted GPA:
Weighted GPA = (Sum of Weighted Grade Points × Credits for each course) / (Total Credits)
(Weighted grade points typically add 0.5 or 1.0 for AP/IB/Honors courses)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between weighted and unweighted GPA?
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Unweighted GPA treats all courses equally. Weighted GPA gives more value to advanced courses like AP, IB, or Honors, typically adding 0.5 or 1.0 to the grade point for those courses.
How do I convert letter grades to GPA points?
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A = 4.0, A- = 3.7, B+ = 3.3, B = 3.0, B- = 2.7, C+ = 2.3, C = 2.0, C- = 1.7, D+ = 1.3, D = 1.0, F = 0.0. These are standard, but some schools may vary.
Does my GPA reset in college?
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Typically, your high school GPA does not carry over to college. Your college GPA starts fresh with your first college courses.
What is a good GPA?
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A "good" GPA is relative to your goals. For college admissions, a 3.0 (B average) is often considered a minimum, while highly selective schools may expect 3.5 or higher.
How can I improve my GPA?
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Focus on improving grades in current courses, retake courses where you performed poorly if allowed, and consider taking fewer credits if your workload is too high.