Calculate your weighted Grade Point Average (GPA) from up to 5 courses, using grade points and credit hours.
This tool calculates your Grade Point Average (GPA) based on the grades and credit hours of your courses. GPA is a standardized measure used by schools and universities to summarize academic performance, commonly on a 4.0 scale.
GPA = Total Grade Points Earned ÷ Total Credit Hours. Each letter grade converts to a grade point value (commonly A = 4.0, B = 3.0, C = 2.0, D = 1.0, F = 0.0, with plus/minus variations), which is then multiplied by the course's credit hours before summing and dividing by total credits.
Enter each course's grade and credit hours, and the calculator computes your overall GPA by weighting each grade according to its credit value.
Example: A student takes a 3-credit course with an A (4.0) and a 4-credit course with a B (3.0). Total grade points = (3 × 4.0) + (4 × 3.0) = 24. Total credits = 7. GPA = 24 ÷ 7 ≈ 3.43.
Why are credit hours important in GPA calculation? Courses with more credit hours have a greater impact on your overall GPA, since they represent more academic workload and are weighted more heavily in the calculation.
What's the difference between semester GPA and cumulative GPA? Semester GPA reflects only the courses taken in one term, while cumulative GPA averages grade points across all terms completed so far.
Do all schools use a 4.0 scale? No, some institutions use different scales (like a 5.0 scale for weighted high school GPAs that account for AP or honors courses), so it's important to check your specific school's grading system.
How do plus/minus grades affect GPA? Many schools assign slightly different point values for plus/minus grades (like A- = 3.7 or B+ = 3.3), which affects the precision of your calculated GPA compared to a simple letter-grade-only scale.
Can a failed or repeated course be excluded from GPA? Policies vary by institution — some schools allow grade replacement when a course is retaken, while others factor both attempts into the cumulative GPA; check your school's specific policy.