GPA Calculator

Calculate semester and cumulative GPA with weighted grades and multiple grading scales

Calculate Semester GPA

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Calculate Cumulative GPA

How to Use the GPA Calculator

Semester GPA

Calculate GPA for current semester courses with grades and credits.

Example: 5 courses, 15 credits total, mixed grades = 3.42 GPA

Cumulative GPA

Update overall GPA by adding new semester results.

Use case: Track academic progress over multiple semesters

Multiple Scales

Support for 4.0, 5.0 (weighted), and 100-point grading scales.

Feature: Automatic grade point conversion for each scale

Credit Weighting

Properly weights grades by credit hours for accurate GPA.

Formula: (Grade Points × Credits) ÷ Total Credits

Understanding GPA Scales

4.0 Scale (Standard)

  • 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

5.0 Scale (Weighted)

  • A (AP/Honors) = 5.0
  • A (Regular) = 4.0
  • B (AP/Honors) = 4.0
  • B (Regular) = 3.0
  • C (AP/Honors) = 3.0
  • C (Regular) = 2.0
  • D (Any) = 1.0
  • F (Any) = 0.0

Percentage to GPA

  • 93-100% = A (4.0)
  • 90-92% = A- (3.7)
  • 87-89% = B+ (3.3)
  • 83-86% = B (3.0)
  • 80-82% = B- (2.7)
  • 77-79% = C+ (2.3)
  • 73-76% = C (2.0)
  • 70-72% = C- (1.7)
  • 67-69% = D+ (1.3)
  • 65-66% = D (1.0)
  • Below 65% = F (0.0)

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How is GPA calculated?

GPA is calculated by multiplying each grade's point value by the credit hours, summing all products, then dividing by total credit hours.

2. What's the difference between weighted and unweighted GPA?

Unweighted GPA uses a 4.0 scale regardless of course difficulty. Weighted GPA gives extra points (up to 5.0) for AP, IB, or honors courses.

3. How do I calculate cumulative GPA?

Multiply your current cumulative GPA by total credits earned, add new semester grade points, then divide by total credits including new semester.

4. What credit hours should I use?

Use the credit hours assigned to each course, typically 1-4 credits for most courses. Lab courses may be 0.5-1 credit.

5. How do pass/fail courses affect GPA?

Pass/fail courses typically don't affect GPA calculation. Only graded courses (A-F) are included in GPA calculations.

6. What's considered a good GPA?

3.0+ is generally considered good, 3.5+ is very good, and 3.7+ is excellent. Requirements vary by institution and field of study.

7. How do repeated courses affect GPA?

Most schools use the highest grade when you repeat a course, but policies vary. Some average the grades or count both attempts.

8. Can I improve my GPA significantly?

GPA improvement becomes harder with more completed credits. Early in your academic career, GPA changes more dramatically with each semester.

9. Do all schools use the same GPA scale?

Most use 4.0 scale, but some use 5.0 (weighted) or other scales. Always check your school's specific grading policy and scale.

10. How do I convert percentage grades to GPA?

Use your school's conversion chart. Generally: 93-100%=A(4.0), 90-92%=A-(3.7), 87-89%=B+(3.3), and so on.