GPA Calculator
Calculate your grade point average from letter grades and credit hours.
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Enter your courses, letter grades, and credit hours to calculate your semester GPA on the standard 4.0 scale.
- Enter each course. For each class, select your letter grade from the dropdown and enter the number of credit hours. Most courses are 3 credits, labs are often 1 credit, and some courses are 4 credits.
- Add more courses. Click the Add Course button to add rows for all your classes this semester.
- Read your GPA. The result updates instantly and shows your GPA rounded to two decimal places, along with total credits and quality points.
- Remove a course. Click the X button next to any row to remove it from the calculation.
Grade points used: A+ and 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, D- = 0.7, F = 0.0.
About the GPA Calculator
GPA stands for grade point average. It is calculated by multiplying each course's grade points by its credit hours to get quality points, summing the quality points, then dividing by total credit hours. For example, a 3-credit A (4.0) and a 3-credit B (3.0) gives 12 + 9 = 21 quality points divided by 6 credits = 3.5 GPA.
Most four-year colleges use the 4.0 scale. Some schools give A+ a value of 4.3 rather than 4.0. This calculator uses the most common convention where A+ equals 4.0, the same as A. If your school uses a different scale, check with your registrar.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a good GPA?
A 3.0 GPA (B average) is generally considered the minimum for graduate school applications, and many programs require 3.5 or higher. A 3.5+ GPA typically qualifies for honors recognition. For competitive graduate programs, professional schools, or scholarships, a 3.7 or higher is often preferred. However, GPA standards vary widely by school and program.
How do I calculate GPA manually?
For each course, multiply the grade points (A=4.0, B=3.0, etc.) by the credit hours to get quality points. Add up all quality points across all courses. Add up all credit hours. Divide total quality points by total credit hours. For example: A in 3-credit class = 12 quality points, B in 3-credit class = 9 points. Total: 21 points / 6 credits = 3.5 GPA.
Does a W (withdrawal) affect GPA?
A W (withdrawal) typically does not affect your GPA, as it is not assigned grade points. However, the course may still appear on your transcript. A WF (withdrawal failing), if your school uses it, is usually treated as an F and does affect your GPA. Always check your institution's specific policies, as they vary by school.
Is this my semester GPA or cumulative GPA?
This calculator computes GPA for whatever courses you enter. If you enter only this semester's courses, you get your semester GPA. If you want your cumulative GPA across multiple semesters, use the College GPA Calculator, which lets you enter each semester's GPA and credit total, then weights them to calculate your overall cumulative GPA.