GPA Calculator
Calculate your Grade Point Average by entering course names, credit hours, and letter grades. Supports both 4.0 and 5.0 scales.
About this Calculator
Calculate your Grade Point Average by entering course names, credit hours, and letter grades. Supports both 4.0 and 5.0 scales.
Formula & Calculations
Formula
GPA = Σ(Grade Points × Credits) / Σ(Credits)Where:
- GPA=Weighted Grade Point Average
- Grade Points=Numerical value assigned to each letter grade
- Credits=Credit hours for each course
Assumptions
- Standard US letter grade 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, F=0.
- 5.0 scale adds 1.0 point for honors/AP courses; toggle manually.
- Pass/Fail courses are not factored into GPA calculation.
Calculation Examples
Example 1
Inputs:Course 1: Math, 4 credits, A; Course 2: English, 3 credits, B+
Result:GPA: 3.70
((4 × 4.0) + (3 × 3.3)) / (4 + 3) = (16 + 9.9) / 7 = 25.9 / 7 = 3.70.
Example 2
Inputs:Course 1: History, 3 credits, B; Course 2: Science, 4 credits, A-
Result:GPA: 3.49
((3 × 3.0) + (4 × 3.7)) / (3 + 4) = (9 + 14.8) / 7 = 3.40.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between a 4.0 and 5.0 GPA scale?
A 4.0 scale assigns an A a value of 4.0, which is the standard unweighted scale. A 5.0 weighted scale typically adds 1.0 for honors, AP, or IB courses, making an A worth 5.0.
How is a cumulative GPA different from a term GPA?
A term GPA reflects grades for a single semester or quarter, while a cumulative GPA averages all courses taken across your entire academic history.