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GPA, calculated
course by course.
A GPA calculator that uses the same weighted-average math registrars use, which supports the standard 4.0 scale and the 5.0 weighted scale (with the AP +1.0 / Honors +0.5 convention used by most U.S. high schools).
Inputs
Setup
Standard 4.0 scale. All courses count equally regardless of difficulty.
- Courses
- 4 / 30
- Total credits
- 14
- Quality points
- 49
Tip
Each course needs a letter grade and credit hours. Course names are optional; they help you track which is which but don't affect the math.
Cumulative GPA
on a 4.0 scale
Quality points
49
Σ (grade × credits)
Spectrum
0 — 4.0
Courses
Add your grades
- cr
- cr
- cr
- cr
Reference
Letter grade scale
| Grade | Points | Range % |
|---|---|---|
| A+ | 4.0 | 97–100 |
| A | 4.0 | 93–96 |
| A- | 3.7 | 90–92 |
| B+ | 3.3 | 87–89 |
| B | 3.0 | 83–86 |
| B- | 2.7 | 80–82 |
| C+ | 2.3 | 77–79 |
| C | 2.0 | 73–76 |
| C- | 1.7 | 70–72 |
| D+ | 1.3 | 67–69 |
| D | 1.0 | 63–66 |
| D- | 0.7 | 60–62 |
| F | 0.0 | 0–59 |
Field guide
How GPA actually works.
GPA, Grade Point Average, is a single number summarising every grade you've earned, weighted by how many credit hours each course is worth. A 3-credit chemistry class counts three times as much as a 1-credit gym class. The arithmetic is the same as a weighted average:
The 4.0 scale
U.S. schools translate letter grades into grade points on a 4.0 scale. The version used by the calculator above — shared by the College Board, the Common App, and the majority of U.S. universities, looks like this:
- A / 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
A handful of schools award 4.33 for an A+ rather than 4.0. Pick the scale the calculator above offers; it matches the most widely accepted convention.
Unweighted vs weighted
Unweighted GPA caps at 4.0. Every course counts equally. An A in a regular class scores the same as an A in AP Calculus.
Weighted GPA adds bonus points for harder coursework. The standard convention:
- Regular course: no bonus, capped at 4.0
- Honors course:
+0.5, capped at 4.5 - AP / IB course:
+1.0, capped at 5.0
The bonus only applies when you actually earn points — failing an AP class earns 0.0, not 1.0. The calculator above handles this automatically.
Worked example
Four classes in one semester:
- English (3 credits): A → 4.0 × 3 = 12.0
- Math (4 credits): B+ → 3.3 × 4 = 13.2
- Science (4 credits) — A− → 3.7 × 4 = 14.8
- History (3 credits): B → 3.0 × 3 = 9.0
Cumulative vs term GPA
Term GPA covers a single semester or quarter. Cumulative GPA covers your full transcript. The math is identical; just feed it more courses. To compute cumulative GPA without re-typing everything, add a single “course” whose grade equals your prior cumulative GPA and whose “credits” equals the total credits you've already taken.
What counts as a passing grade?
Most U.S. schools consider a D(1.0) the lowest passing grade for a course. A grade of F earns 0.0 GPA points and usually requires retaking the class. Check your school's handbook; some programs (nursing, engineering) require a C− or higher to count toward your major.
Pass/Fail and Credit/No Credit
Pass/Fail courses don't affect GPA at most schools; a P doesn't earn grade points and an NP isn't counted as 0. To handle these in the calculator, just leave them out of the course list.
What's a “good” GPA?
Standards vary wildly by program. Rough U.S. anchors:
- 3.7+: top tier; competitive for graduate school and elite undergraduate admissions
- 3.3–3.7: strong; opens almost every door at most universities
- 3.0–3.3: solid; meets the typical “good academic standing” threshold
- 2.0–3.0: passing; some scholarships and majors require a higher minimum
- Below 2.0: academic probation at most U.S. institutions
Retakes & grade replacement
Some schools replace the original grade with the retake grade in your GPA; others average the two. If your registrar uses replacement, just edit the original course row. Don't add a second one.
Disclaimer
This calculator follows the most common U.S. conventions. Your school may use a different scale (4.33, 5.0 across the board, or a percentage-based system). Always trust the transcript over any calculator, including this one.