🎓 GPA Calculator

Calculate your weighted GPA from course grades and credit hours.

Your Courses

Total credits: 11 • Total quality points: 40.70

Your GPA

3.70

on a 4.0 scale

Classification

Very Good

Grade → Points

A+4.0

A4.0

A-3.7

B+3.3

B3.0

B-2.7

C+2.3

C2.0

C-1.7

D+1.3

D1.0

D-0.7

F0.0

How This Tool Works

A GPA (Grade Point Average) calculator converts your letter grades and credit hours into a weighted average on the standard 4.0 scale. GPA is the primary academic metric used by colleges, graduate schools, and employers. This calculator supports weighted calculations — a B in a 4-credit class counts more than a B in a 1-credit class — and handles standard grade scales including plus/minus variations. Enter your courses, grades, and credit hours to see your semester or cumulative GPA instantly.

💡 Tips & Best Practices

1Standard scale: A = 4.0, B = 3.0, C = 2.0, D = 1.0, F = 0.0. With +/− modifiers, A− = 3.7, B+ = 3.3, etc.
2Higher-credit courses have more impact on your GPA — focus extra study time on courses worth more credits.
3Many graduate programs require a minimum 3.0 GPA. Dean's List is typically 3.5+. Summa cum laude is usually 3.9+.
4If you are trying to raise your GPA, retaking a failed course (if your school allows grade replacement) is the most effective strategy.

Frequently Asked Questions

How is GPA calculated?

Multiply each course's grade points by its credit hours to get quality points. Sum all quality points and divide by total credit hours. Example: A (4.0) × 3 credits = 12, B (3.0) × 4 credits = 12. Total: 24 ÷ 7 credits = 3.43 GPA.

What is a good GPA?

It depends on context. For undergraduate programs, 3.0+ is good, 3.5+ is very good, and 3.8+ is excellent. For competitive graduate programs (medical school, law school, top MBA programs), 3.5+ is typically expected. Many employers consider 3.0+ as a baseline.