GPA Calculator
Calculate your Grade Point Average (GPA) quickly and accurately. Add courses with credits and letter grades to get your GPA instantly. Free, simple, and perfect for college students.
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GPA Scale:
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 to Use This Calculator
Calculate your Grade Point Average (GPA) by entering your courses, credit hours, and letter grades. This calculator uses the standard 4.0 scale and automatically computes your GPA in real-time as you input your course information. Whether you're tracking semester performance, planning for college applications, or checking scholarship eligibility, our GPA calculator provides accurate results instantly.
📝 Step-by-Step Instructions:
- 1. Click "+ Add Course" to create a new course entry. The calculator starts with 4 empty course slots, but you can add or remove as many as needed.
- 2. Enter course name (optional but recommended for tracking) - e.g., "Math 101", "English Composition", "Biology Lab"
- 3. Input credit hours for each course (typically 3-4 credits for standard courses, 1-2 for labs, 5-6 for intensive courses)
- 4. Select letter grade from the dropdown menu (A, A-, B+, B, B-, C+, C, C-, D+, D, D-, F) based on the standard 4.0 grading scale
- 5. View instant results - Your GPA, total credits, total courses, and quality points update automatically with each entry
- 6. Remove courses by clicking the "×" button next to any course, or use "Clear All" to reset everything
📐 Understanding the GPA Calculation
GPA is calculated using a weighted average formula that considers both your grades and credit hours:
GPA = Total Quality Points ÷ Total Credit Hours
Where: Quality Points = Grade Point Value × Credit Hours
Example Calculation: If you earn an A (4.0) in a 3-credit course and a B (3.0) in a 4-credit course:
- • Course 1: 4.0 grade points × 3 credits = 12.0 quality points
- • Course 2: 3.0 grade points × 4 credits = 12.0 quality points
- • Total: 24.0 quality points ÷ 7 credits = 3.43 GPA
Note: Higher credit courses have more weight in your overall GPA. An A in a 4-credit course impacts your GPA more than an A in a 1-credit course.
🌟 Common Use Cases:
📚 Semester GPA Tracking
Monitor your current semester performance to ensure you're meeting academic standards. Enter grades as you receive them throughout the term to track progress and identify where improvement may be needed before final exams.
🎓 College Application Prep
Calculate your cumulative GPA for college applications and admissions. Most universities require a minimum GPA (typically 2.5-3.0 for state schools, 3.5+ for competitive programs). Use this to gauge your competitiveness.
💰 Scholarship Eligibility Check
Many scholarships require maintaining a specific GPA (commonly 3.0, 3.5, or 3.7). Calculate your GPA to ensure you meet scholarship renewal requirements and don't lose funding.
⚠️ Academic Standing Verification
Universities place students on academic probation if GPA falls below 2.0. Check your standing to avoid probation, suspension, or dismissal. Proactively calculate to see if you need academic counseling.
🏫 Graduate School Planning
Graduate programs typically require minimum GPAs (2.75-3.0 for master's, 3.0-3.5 for doctoral). Calculate your major GPA separately from overall GPA, as many programs focus on coursework in your field of study.
🏆 Dean's List & Honors Qualification
Most schools award Dean's List honors for semester GPAs of 3.5+ (with 12+ credits). Calculate to see if you qualify for academic honors, which enhance your resume and grad school applications.
💡 Pro Tips:
- Weight matters: Focus on high-credit courses - they impact GPA more than 1-credit electives
- Track multiple GPAs: Calculate semester, cumulative, and major-specific GPAs separately
- Plan ahead: Use the calculator to see what grades you need in future courses to reach target GPA
- Consider retakes: Some schools replace old grades when you retake courses - this can boost GPA
- Pass/Fail courses: These typically don't affect GPA, but check your school's policy
⚠️ Important Notes:
- School variations: Some schools use A+ (4.3) or different scales - check your institution's policy
- Transfer credits: Not all transferred credits count toward institutional GPA
- Weighted vs. unweighted: AP/honors courses may have different scales (up to 5.0) at some high schools
- Rounding: Schools may round GPA differently - some to 2 decimals, others to 3
- Incomplete grades: "I" or "W" grades typically don't count but may become F if not resolved
🎯 GPA Performance Ranges
GPA Grading Scale Reference
| Letter Grade | Grade Points | Percentage Range | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | 4.0 | 93-100% | Excellent |
| A- | 3.7 | 90-92% | Excellent |
| B+ | 3.3 | 87-89% | Good |
| B | 3.0 | 83-86% | Good |
| B- | 2.7 | 80-82% | Good |
| C+ | 2.3 | 77-79% | Satisfactory |
| C | 2.0 | 73-76% | Satisfactory |
| C- | 1.7 | 70-72% | Satisfactory |
| D+ | 1.3 | 67-69% | Poor |
| D | 1.0 | 65-66% | Poor |
| D- | 0.7 | 63-64% | Poor |
| F | 0.0 | 0-62% | Failing |
Note: Grading scales may vary by institution. Some schools use A+ (4.3) or different percentage ranges. Check your school's specific grading policy.