GPA Calculator
Calculate your semester and cumulative grade point average. Add courses with letter grades and credit hours for instant results.
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Your Courses
Cumulative GPA
Include prior semesters for overall GPA
Your GPA
Semester GPA
3.67
Total Credits
10
Quality Points
36.7
Standing
Dean's List range
Course Breakdown
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How to Calculate Your GPA
Our free GPA calculator computes your grade point average instantly. Add each course with its letter grade and credit hours, and the calculator multiplies grade points by credits, sums the quality points, and divides by total credits to produce your semester GPA on the standard 4.0 scale.
The formula is:
GPA = Σ(Grade Points × Credit Hours) ÷ ΣCredit Hours
You can also enter your existing cumulative GPA and prior credits to see how this semester affects your overall average — perfect for planning whether you can hit Dean's List, maintain a scholarship, or reach a target GPA for graduate school applications.
GPA Scale Reference
The standard US 4.0 GPA scale maps letter grades to grade points as follows:
Some high schools and universities use a weighted scale where AP and honors courses can earn up to 5.0 grade points for an A. Toggle the weighted option in the calculator to accommodate this.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is GPA calculated?
GPA is calculated by multiplying each course's grade points by its credit hours, summing those products, then dividing by total credit hours. For example, an A (4.0) in a 3-credit course and a B (3.0) in a 4-credit course gives: (4.0×3 + 3.0×4) / (3+4) = 24/7 = 3.43 GPA.
What is the GPA scale?
The standard US GPA scale ranges from 0.0 to 4.0: 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. Some schools use a weighted scale up to 5.0 for AP/honors courses.
How do I calculate cumulative GPA?
Cumulative GPA includes all courses from all semesters. Enter your existing cumulative GPA and total credits, then add your current semester's courses. The calculator combines both to give your new cumulative GPA — useful for tracking progress toward graduation requirements.
What GPA do I need for Dean's List?
Dean's List requirements vary by school, but most require a semester GPA of 3.5 or higher while taking a minimum number of credits (usually 12+). Some competitive programmes require 3.7 or above. Check your university's specific policy.
Can I use this for high school GPA?
Yes! The same 4.0 scale applies to high school courses. If your school uses weighted GPA (5.0 scale for AP/honors), you can toggle on the weighted option to assign AP courses up to 5.0 grade points.
How do I raise my GPA?
The best strategies are: (1) earn higher grades in remaining courses — each A in a high-credit class has the most impact, (2) retake courses where you earned low grades if your school allows grade replacement, and (3) focus on credit-heavy courses where improvement has the largest effect on your GPA.