| Course (optional) | Grade | Credits | Type | Remove |
|---|---|---|---|---|
- Unweighted GPA = 36.3 ÷ 10 = 3.63
Uses the common 4.0 scale where A+ counts as 4.0. Some schools give A+ 4.33 or use their own weighting, so check your school's policy.
How to use
- For each course, choose the letter grade and enter the credit hours. Naming the course is optional.
- Set the course type to Honors or AP/IB if you want a weighted GPA as well.
- Add more rows with Add course, or remove courses you do not need.
- To update your cumulative GPA, tick the box and enter your current GPA and the credits you have already completed.
The 4.0 grade scale
| Grade | Points | Grade | Points | Grade | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A+ / A | 4.0 | B- | 2.7 | D+ | 1.3 |
| A- | 3.7 | C+ | 2.3 | D | 1.0 |
| B+ | 3.3 | C | 2.0 | D- | 0.7 |
| B | 3.0 | C- | 1.7 | F | 0.0 |
This is the most widely used scale in the United States. Some schools do not use plus and minus grades, and some give A+ a value of 4.33, so your official GPA may differ slightly.
Worked example
Suppose you take English (A, 3 credits), Calculus (B+, 4 credits) and History (C, 3 credits):
- English: 4.0 × 3 = 12.0 quality points
- Calculus: 3.3 × 4 = 13.2 quality points
- History: 2.0 × 3 = 6.0 quality points
Total quality points are 31.2 over 10 credits, so the GPA is 31.2 ÷ 10 = 3.12. Notice that the B+ in the 4-credit course pulls the average more than a grade in a 3-credit course would.
Weighted GPA
Many high schools reward students for taking harder classes by adding points on top of the letter grade. The usual convention is +0.5 for Honors and +1.0 for AP, IB or dual-enrollment courses, so an A in an AP class counts as 5.0. The calculator does not add a bonus to an F. Weighted GPA shows up on many high school transcripts and class rankings, while most colleges and scholarship programs also look at the unweighted figure.
Cumulative GPA
Your cumulative GPA covers every graded course so far. To project it, the calculator converts your current GPA back into quality points (current GPA × credits completed), adds this term’s quality points and divides by the combined credits. The more credits you have already completed, the less a single semester can move the total, which is why early semesters matter so much.
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Frequently asked questions
- How is GPA calculated?
- Each letter grade is converted to grade points (A = 4.0, B = 3.0 and so on), multiplied by the course's credit hours to give quality points, and the total quality points are divided by the total credits. A 4-credit course therefore counts more than a 1-credit course.
- What is the difference between weighted and unweighted GPA?
- Unweighted GPA uses the plain 4.0 scale for every class. Weighted GPA adds extra points for harder classes, commonly 0.5 for Honors and 1.0 for AP or IB, so it can go above 4.0. High schools report either or both; colleges often recalculate GPA using their own rules.
- Is A+ worth 4.0 or 4.33?
- It depends on the school. Many high schools and colleges cap A+ at 4.0, which this calculator uses, while others award 4.33. Check your school's grading policy if you need an exact match with your transcript.
- How do I calculate my cumulative GPA?
- Multiply your current GPA by the credits you have completed to get your existing quality points, add the quality points from this semester, and divide by the total credits. Tick "Include my current cumulative GPA" and the calculator does this for you.
- Do pass/fail or withdrawn courses count?
- Usually not. Pass/fail (P/NP) and withdrawn (W) courses typically earn credit or appear on the transcript without affecting GPA. Leave the grade blank for those rows so they are ignored.
- What GPA do I need for a scholarship or the dean's list?
- Requirements vary, but many scholarships ask for at least a 3.0 and dean's lists commonly require 3.5 or higher in a semester. Use the cumulative section to see how this semester's grades will move your overall GPA.