GPA Calculator
See your GPA change as you enter each grade.
- 14.8Points: 14.8
- 13.2Points: 13.2
- 12.0Points: 12.0
- 11.1Points: 11.1
Changes update instantly
Live GPA
14
credits
51.1
quality points
Typical Dean's List range
These are typical ranges, not guarantees. Dean's List, honors, and academic-standing requirements are set by each institution and vary by school and program.Could you reach a 3.70?
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How this GPA calculator works
Every letter grade has a grade-point value on a 4.0 scale. To find your GPA, that grade point is multiplied by the course's credit hours to produce quality points. Quality points from every course are added together, then divided by your total attempted credits.
The formula
GPA = total quality points ÷ total attempted credits
Worked GPA example
Here's the math behind the sample schedule shown in the calculator above. Edit any course up there and your live results will update instantly — this table stays fixed as a reference example.
| Course | Grade | Grade value | Credits | Quality points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus I | A- | 3.7 | 4 | 14.8 |
| General Chemistry | B+ | 3.3 | 4 | 13.2 |
| English Composition | A | 4.0 | 3 | 12.0 |
| Psychology | A- | 3.7 | 3 | 11.1 |
- Total credits
- 14
- Total quality points
- 51.1
- GPA (51.1 ÷ 14)
- 3.65
Standard 4.0 grading scale
This is the scale used by default above. Individual institutions may use different values, omit plus/minus grades entirely, or use a 4.33 scale that rewards an A+ above a regular A.
| Letter grade | Grade points |
|---|---|
| A+ | 4.0 |
| 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 |
What does your GPA mean?
3.7 – 4.0
Excellent
3.3 – 3.69
Strong
3.0 – 3.29
Good
Below 3.0
Requirements vary
These ranges are general reference points, not guarantees. Admissions, scholarships, honors programs, and academic-standing requirements are set independently by each institution and program — always confirm specifics with your school.
Weighted versus unweighted GPA
Unweighted GPA
- Usually uses a 4.0 scale
- Treats course difficulty equally
- Common for college coursework
Weighted GPA
- May award additional points for AP, IB, or honors classes
- Often uses a 5.0 or custom scale
- Common in high-school reporting
Common GPA calculation mistakes
- Averaging letter grades without considering credits
- Mixing weighted and unweighted scales
- Including withdrawn or pass/fail courses incorrectly
- Assuming every university uses the same scale
- Rounding individual courses too early
- Confusing semester GPA with cumulative GPA
Frequently asked questions
No account or server is used. Selecting “Save semester” stores your courses in your browser's local storage, on your device only.
Unweighted GPA scores every course equally on a 4.0 scale. Weighted GPA adds extra points for honors, AP, or IB courses — often on a 5.0 scale — to reflect their difficulty.
Each course's grade points are multiplied by its credit hours before averaging, so a 4-credit A counts for more of your GPA than a 1-credit A. Courses aren't averaged as if every class carried equal weight.
It depends on your institution. Many U.S. colleges cap an A+ at 4.0, matching a regular A, while others use a 4.33 scale that rewards A+ separately. Check your school's official grading policy to be sure.
Add together the quality points and credits from every semester you've completed, then divide total quality points by total credits. The Cumulative GPA Calculator automates this once you've saved each semester.
Yes — switch the grading-scale selector above to “Standard 4.0 (whole letter)” to use flat A/B/C/D/F values instead of plus/minus increments.
This varies significantly by institution — some require a 3.5, others 3.7 or higher, and some also set a minimum credit load. Check your school's academic policies for the exact threshold.
Use the GPA Predictor, which takes your current credits and quality points and calculates the average grade you'd need across your remaining credits to hit a target GPA.
Most schools exclude pass/fail courses from GPA calculations entirely — they count toward credits earned but not toward quality points. Confirm with your registrar, since policies differ.
Recalculate whenever grades post for a course, at the end of each semester, and before applying to programs, scholarships, or jobs that ask for your GPA.
Accurate calculations, transparent methodology
- Calculations use the grading scale selected above.
- University grading information should come from official institutional sources.
- Results are estimates and should be verified against an official transcript.
- Calculator data remains on your device unless you explicitly save or sync it.
Last reviewed: August 2026
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