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GPA Calculator

Add your courses, grades and credit hours to find your GPA: college, weighted high school or Australian, with your previous GPA if you have one.

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Your courses

Uses the common US values (A = 4.0, A- = 3.7, B+ = 3.3 and so on) with A+ counted as 4.0. Some schools use slightly different values.

12
13.2
12
11.1
6.9

Previous GPA (optional)

Fill these in to get your new cumulative GPA, including your earlier courses.

Your GPA

  • Total credits17
  • Total grade points55.2
  • Your GPA3.25

3.25 out of 4.0, about a B+ average · 5 courses

GPA=55.217=3.247

Each course’s points are its grade value times its credits. The GPA is shown to 2 decimal places (3.247 before rounding). Want a total across many semesters? Try the Cumulative GPA Calculator.

Letter grade to GPA points

GradePointsUsual percentUse
A+ / A4.093–100%
A−3.790–92%
B+3.387–89%
B3.083–86%
B−2.780–82%
C+2.377–79%
C2.073–76%
C−1.770–72%
D+1.367–69%
D1.063–66%
D−0.760–62%
F0.0below 60%

Press Use to put that grade in the first course with no grade. Percent ranges and point values differ from school to school, so check your own.

Weighted or unweighted?

An unweighted GPA tops out at 4.0. A weighted GPA gives harder classes extra points, so it can reach 5.0. Pick “High school (weighted)” and mark each course Regular, Honors or AP.

Course levelBonusAn A counts as
Regular+0.04.0
Honors+0.54.5
AP, IB or college+1.05.0

Same grades, two GPAs

CourseGradeWeightedUnweighted
English (Honors)A4.54.0
Calculus (AP)B4.03.0
BiologyA−3.73.7
US History (AP)A5.04.0
SpanishB+3.33.3
GPA4.103.60

Schools use their own rules, so check how yours adds the bonus. Each course here counts 1 credit.

Try an example

Pick one to fill in the calculator and see its answer.

ExampleGPA
3.25
4.10
4.00
2.50
5.50

Click an example to put it into the calculator.

How GPA is worked out

GPA is an average of your grade points, with each course counting by its credits. A 4-credit course matters more than a 2-credit one.

  1. Turn each letter grade into points (A = 4.0, B = 3.0 and so on).
  2. Multiply the points by the course’s credits.
  3. Add up all of those results (the total grade points).
  4. Divide by the total credits.
GPA = total grade points ÷ total credits

Example: an A in a 3-credit course is 4.0 × 3 = 12 points. A B in a 4-credit course is 3.0 × 4 = 12 points. Together: 24 ÷ 7 = 3.43.

Good to know

  • Credits (credit hours) are the weight of a course. A 4-credit course counts twice as much as a 2-credit one.
  • P, NP, W and I grades do not count towards a GPA, so leave those courses out.
  • An F is worth 0.0 points but its credits still count, so it pulls the GPA down.
  • If you retake a course, some schools replace the old grade and others average both. Check your school.
  • Your result is an estimate. Your school’s official GPA is the one that counts.

What is included

  • College 4.0 scale with plus and minus grades
  • Weighted high school GPA with Honors and AP
  • Australian 7-point scale
  • Your previous GPA, for a cumulative GPA
  • The points of every course, worked out as you type
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Important to know

Schools use different grade values, so check your school’s scale. Your grades stay in your own browser and are never sent anywhere. For a running total across many semesters, or to see what GPA you need next, use the Cumulative GPA Calculator.

Use this free GPA calculator to find your grade point average. Add your courses with their grades and credit hours, and you get your total credits, total grade points and your GPA, with the points of every course shown as you type. Choose the college 4.0 scale with plus and minus grades, a weighted high school GPA (honors and AP courses count extra) or the Australian 7-point scale. You can add your previous GPA to get a cumulative GPA. A grade table, a weighted against unweighted comparison and examples to click are underneath. It is free and instant, and your grades stay in your browser.

What is a GPA?

GPA stands for grade point average. It turns your letter grades into numbers and averages them, giving one figure that shows how well you are doing. Courses with more credit hours count for more, so a 4-credit course affects your GPA more than a 1-credit one.

How GPA is calculated

GPA = total quality points ÷ total credit hours
Quality points for a course = grade points × credit hours

Example: an A in a 3-credit course, a B+ in a 4-credit course and a C in a 3-credit course.

  • A: 4.0 × 3 = 12.0 quality points
  • B+: 3.3 × 4 = 13.2 quality points
  • C: 2.0 × 3 = 6.0 quality points

Total quality points are 31.2 and total credits are 10, so the GPA is 31.2 ÷ 10 = 3.12.

US 4.0 scale

Most US colleges and universities use these values:

Letter gradeGrade pointsLetter gradeGrade points
A+ / A4.0C2.0
A-3.7C-1.7
B+3.3D+1.3
B3.0D1.0
B-2.7D-0.7
C+2.3F0.0

Schools differ a little. Some give an A+ 4.3 or leave out the plus and minus grades, so check your own school's policy.

Weighted and unweighted GPA (high school)

An unweighted GPA treats every course the same, so the highest possible is 4.0. A weighted GPA gives extra points for harder courses. A common rule adds 0.5 for an honors course and 1.0 for an AP, IB or college-level course. A failing grade gets no bonus.

Example: four 4-credit courses: an A in an AP course (5.0), a B in an honors course (3.5), a C in a regular course (2.0) and an A in a regular course (4.0). The weighted GPA is (5.0 + 3.5 + 2.0 + 4.0) ÷ 4 = 3.63. Without the bonus points the unweighted GPA is 3.25.

Australia's 7-point scale

Many Australian universities use a 7-point scale: High Distinction (HD) = 7, Distinction (D) = 6, Credit (C) = 5, Pass (P) = 4 and Fail (F) = 0. The calculation is the same weighted average. For example, an HD, a D, a C and a P in courses of equal credit give (7 + 6 + 5 + 4) ÷ 4 = 5.50. Some universities use a different scale, so check yours.

What about the UK and Europe?

UK universities do not normally use GPA. Degrees are graded by classification (First, 2:1, 2:2, Third) based on a weighted average of your marks. Many European countries have their own grading systems too, and European credits are usually counted as ECTS credits. This calculator is for GPA systems, so use the scale that matches how your institution grades.

Semester GPA and cumulative GPA

Enter the courses of one semester to get your semester GPA. To get your overall GPA, fill in the Previous GPA boxes with the GPA you had before and the credits it covers, and the calculator adds your new courses to it. This overall GPA is called your cumulative GPA (CGPA). To combine several terms one by one, or to see what GPA you need next term to reach a target, use the Cumulative GPA calculator.

High school, college and middle school GPA

The method is the same everywhere: grades become points, and the points are averaged by credit. At college, each course usually has its own credit hours (often 3 or 4). Many high schools and middle schools count every course the same, so you can enter 1 credit for each. High schools often also report a weighted GPA, and some middle schools do not use a GPA at all, so check what your school uses.

What is a good GPA?

There is no single answer. On the 4.0 scale, 3.0 is a B average and 3.5 or higher is generally seen as strong. Scholarships, honors programs and graduate schools often set their own minimum, so check the one you are aiming for.

Ways to raise your GPA

  • Put the most effort into courses with the most credit hours, because they weigh more.
  • Ask whether your school lets you retake a course and replace the grade.
  • Aim to lift low grades early. It is easier to raise a GPA when you have fewer credits behind you.
  • Use the calculator with predicted grades to see what results you need this term.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I calculate my GPA?

Turn each letter grade into points (A = 4.0, B = 3.0, C = 2.0), multiply the points by the course's credits, add those results up and divide by your total credits. An A in a 3-credit course and a B in a 4-credit course give (4.0 × 3 + 3.0 × 4) ÷ 7 = 24 ÷ 7 = 3.43.

How do I calculate GPA with credit hours?

Credit hours are the weight of each course. Multiply each grade's points by that course's credit hours to get its grade points, add them all up, then divide by the total credit hours. A 4-credit course moves your GPA twice as much as a 2-credit one.

What is the difference between weighted and unweighted GPA?

An unweighted GPA uses the plain 4.0 scale, so an A is always 4.0. A weighted GPA adds a bonus for harder courses, commonly 0.5 for honors and 1.0 for AP, IB or college-level courses, so it can go above 4.0. This calculator uses those two common bonuses. Schools differ, so check how yours does it.

How do I calculate my high school GPA?

Choose the High school (weighted) tab, enter each course with its grade and credits, and mark it Regular, Honors or AP. For an unweighted high school GPA, leave every course as Regular. Many high schools count every course as 1 credit, so enter 1 if yours does.

How do I calculate my college GPA?

Choose the College (4.0 scale) tab and enter each course with its grade and its credit hours (usually 3 or 4 for a class). The calculator multiplies, adds and divides for you. To include your earlier semesters, fill in the Previous GPA boxes with your GPA so far and the credits it covers.

How do I calculate GPA in middle school?

It works the same way: letter grades become points, and the points are averaged. Many middle schools use a simple 4.0 scale and count each course the same, so enter 1 credit for every course, but check your school, because some do not use a GPA at all.

What is a good GPA?

It depends on your school and goals. On the 4.0 scale, a 3.0 is a solid B average and 3.5 or more is considered strong, while some scholarships, honors programs and graduate schools ask for a certain minimum, so check the one you are aiming for.

What is the difference between GPA and CGPA?

GPA is usually the average for one term or a set of courses. CGPA (cumulative GPA) is the average across all your terms. To add a new term to your GPA so far, enter it in the Previous GPA boxes here, or use the Cumulative GPA Calculator.

Does an F count towards my GPA?

Yes. An F is worth 0.0 points but its credits still count in the total, so it pulls your GPA down. On the weighted scale an F gets no honors or AP bonus.

Do pass/fail and withdrawn courses count?

Usually not. P (pass), NP (no pass), W (withdrawn) and I (incomplete) are normally left out of a GPA, so leave those courses out of the calculator. Check your school's policy to be sure.

How is GPA calculated in Australia?

Many Australian universities use a 7-point scale: High Distinction (HD) = 7, Distinction (D) = 6, Credit (C) = 5, Pass (P) = 4 and Fail (F) = 0. The GPA is the average of those points, weighted by each unit's credit points. Some universities use a different scale, so check yours.

My school uses different grade values. What should I do?

The calculator uses the common values: A = 4.0, A- = 3.7, B+ = 3.3 and so on, with A+ counted as 4.0. If your school gives different values, the result can differ a little. Your school's official GPA is the one that counts.

Are my grades saved or shared?

No. Everything is worked out in your browser and your grades are never sent anywhere. If you press Copy link, the courses are put in the link's address so you can share or bookmark that exact calculation.