GPA Calculator
Calculate your GPA instantly — weighted by credit hours for college, or on a 4.0/5.0 scale for high school. Add your courses and get your cumulative GPA in seconds.
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College GPA
Enter each course grade and credit hours. GPA updates instantly.
| Course | Grade | Credits |
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High School GPA
Select course type for weighted GPA — Honors adds 0.5, AP/IB adds 1.0 to grade points (max 5.0).
| Course | Grade | Type |
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Grade Scale Reference
| Letter Grade | GPA Points | Honors (+0.5) | AP/IB (+1.0) |
|---|---|---|---|
| A+ / A | 4.0 | 4.5 | 5.0 |
| A− | 3.7 | 4.2 | 4.7 |
| B+ | 3.3 | 3.8 | 4.3 |
| B | 3.0 | 3.5 | 4.0 |
| B− | 2.7 | 3.2 | 3.7 |
| C+ | 2.3 | 2.8 | 3.3 |
| C | 2.0 | 2.5 | 3.0 |
| C− | 1.7 | 2.2 | 2.7 |
| D+ | 1.3 | 1.8 | 2.3 |
| D | 1.0 | 1.5 | 2.0 |
| D− | 0.7 | 1.2 | 1.7 |
| F | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Weighted points are capped at 5.0. An F receives 0 regardless of course type.
Understanding GPA
What is a good GPA?
- 3.7 – 4.0 — Excellent. Dean's List territory at most schools. Strong for graduate school, medical school, and competitive employers.
- 3.0 – 3.69 — Good. Meets minimum requirements for most graduate programs and scholarship eligibility.
- 2.0 – 2.99 — Satisfactory. Typically the minimum to remain in good academic standing. May limit some graduate school options.
- Below 2.0 — At risk of academic probation at many institutions. Improving trend matters — admissions committees look at trajectory.
For high school, a weighted GPA above 4.0 signals you are taking challenging coursework — colleges consider both weighted and unweighted GPA.
How is GPA calculated?
For college, each course contributes quality points = grade points × credit hours. Your GPA is the sum of all quality points divided by total credit hours attempted.
Example: A (4.0) in a 3-credit course = 12 quality points. B+ (3.3) in a 4-credit course = 13.2 quality points. Total quality points = 25.2 ÷ 7 credits = 3.60 GPA.
For high school, unweighted GPA averages each course equally on the 4.0 scale. Weighted GPA adds a bonus before averaging — Honors +0.5, AP/IB +1.0 — capped at 5.0 per course.
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FAQ
How is college GPA calculated?
College GPA is calculated by multiplying each course's grade points by its credit hours to get quality points, summing all quality points across all courses, then dividing by the total credit hours attempted. For example, an A (4.0) in a 3-credit course gives 12 quality points. GPA = total quality points / total credit hours.
What is the difference between weighted and unweighted GPA?
An unweighted GPA uses the standard 4.0 scale for every course regardless of difficulty. A weighted GPA gives extra credit for harder courses — typically +0.5 for Honors and +1.0 for AP or IB classes — bringing the maximum to 5.0. Weighted GPA is designed to reward students who challenge themselves with more rigorous coursework.
What GPA do I need for graduate school?
Most graduate programs require a minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale. Competitive programs at top schools often expect 3.5 or higher. Medical and law schools typically require 3.5+. Research experience, test scores, and recommendation letters also factor heavily into admissions decisions.
How do I calculate my cumulative GPA from multiple semesters?
Enter your current semester's courses in the College GPA tab, then fill in the "Prior Cumulative GPA" and "Prior Total Credits" fields with your grades from previous semesters. The calculator combines prior quality points (prior GPA × prior credits) with your current semester's quality points and divides by total combined credit hours.
What is the difference between an A and A+?
On the standard 4.0 scale, both A and A+ are worth 4.0 grade points. An A− is worth 3.7. While some institutions distinguish A+ on transcripts or internally, most college GPA calculations treat A and A+ identically at 4.0 points. This calculator follows the standard 4.0 convention.