GPA Calculator
Calculate your Grade Point Average (GPA) for college or high school. Enter your letter grades and credit hours to see your semester GPA instantly.
How to Calculate GPA
Grade Point Average (GPA) is a numerical representation of your academic performance. It is calculated by dividing the total amount of grade points earned by the total amount of credit hours attempted.
The Formula
GPA = Total Grade Points ÷ Total Credits
Step-by-Step Example
Suppose you took 3 classes:
- Math (3 credits): You got an A (4.0 points).
Points = 3 × 4.0 = 12.0 - History (3 credits): You got a B (3.0 points).
Points = 3 × 3.0 = 9.0 - Lab (1 credit): You got a B+ (3.3 points).
Points = 1 × 3.3 = 3.3
- Total Points: 12.0 + 9.0 + 3.3 = 24.3
- Total Credits: 3 + 3 + 1 = 7
- GPA: 24.3 ÷ 7 = 3.47
Standard 4.0 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 = 0.0
? Frequently Asked Questions
A weighted GPA gives extra points for difficult courses like AP or Honors classes (e.g., an A might be worth 5.0 instead of 4.0). This calculator uses the standard unweighted 4.0 scale.
Usually, a 'W' (Withdrawal) does not affect your GPA. It appears on your transcript but has no point value and the credits are not counted in the divisor.
To raise your GPA, you need to earn grades higher than your current average. Retaking classes where you earned a D or F can also significantly boost your score if your school allows grade replacement.