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GPA Calculator

Add your courses with grades and credit hours to calculate your cumulative GPA. Supports both 4.0 and 4.3 grading scales.

GPA Calculator

Add your courses with grades and credit hours to calculate your cumulative GPA.

Grade Point Values

Standard 4.0 scale used by most US colleges.

GradePoints
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
D-
0.7
F
0.0

How GPA is calculated

Grade Point Average (GPA) is a standardized way to measure academic performance across courses of different credit weights. Each letter grade maps to a numeric value — an A is 4.0, a B is 3.0, and so on — which is multiplied by the course's credit hours to produce grade points.

The formula is: GPA = Total Grade Points / Total Credits. For example, three courses worth 3, 4, and 3 credits with grades A, B+, and A- would be: (4.0x3 + 3.3x4 + 3.7x3) / 10 = 3.61.

The 4.3 scale is used by some colleges and universities that award an A+ a value of 4.3 instead of capping at 4.0. This can slightly raise the GPA of students who earn A+ grades.

FAQ

How is GPA calculated?
GPA is the sum of all grade points multiplied by course credits, divided by total credits. For example, an A (4.0) in a 3-credit course earns 12.0 grade points. If you also get a B (3.0) in a 4-credit course (12.0 points), your GPA is (12.0 + 12.0) / (3 + 4) = 3.43.
What is a good GPA?
A 3.0 GPA (B average) is considered solid and meets most graduate school minimums. A 3.5+ is excellent and qualifies for many honors and Dean's List. A 3.7+ is outstanding and competitive for top graduate programs and scholarships.
What is the difference between weighted and unweighted GPA?
An unweighted GPA uses a standard 4.0 scale for all classes. A weighted GPA adds extra points for honors, AP, or IB courses — typically up to a 5.0 scale. For example, an A in an AP class might count as 5.0 instead of 4.0. Colleges often recalculate your GPA on their own scale during admissions.
Does GPA matter after college?
GPA matters most for your first job and graduate school applications. After 2-3 years of work experience, employers focus on your professional track record instead. For graduate school, medical school, or law school admissions, GPA remains important regardless of when you apply.
Can I raise my GPA?
Yes, but it gets harder as you accumulate more credits. For example, if you have a 2.5 GPA over 60 credits, you would need to earn a 3.5 GPA over the next 60 credits to reach a 3.0 cumulative. The more credits you have, the more new credits at a higher GPA it takes to move the needle.
What GPA do I need for Dean's List?
Most colleges require a 3.5 GPA or higher for the Dean's List, though the exact threshold varies by school. Some require a 3.6 or 3.7. You typically need to be enrolled full-time (12+ credits) and have no incomplete or failing grades during the semester.

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