Convert Grade to Points
Each letter grade is assigned a numerical grade-point value.
A = 4.0, B = 3.0
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Free GPA Calculator
GPA Calculator Calculate Your Grade Point Average
Calculate your semester GPA using course grades and credit hours. Add multiple courses and get instant weighted GPA results.
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4.0 Scale
Calculate Your GPA
Enter course grades and credit hours
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GPA Scale Used
This calculator uses a common 4.0 grading scale with plus and minus grades. Your institution may use different grade points, exclusions or academic policies.
Grade Reference
GPA Grading Scale Used by This Calculator
This calculator uses the following common 4.0-scale grade-point values.
| Letter Grade | Grade Point | General Interpretation |
|---|---|---|
| A+ | 4.00 | Excellent |
| A | 4.00 | Excellent |
| A− | 3.70 | Very Good |
| B+ | 3.30 | Good |
| B | 3.00 | Good |
| B− | 2.70 | Above Average |
| C+ | 2.30 | Satisfactory |
| C | 2.00 | Satisfactory |
| C− | 1.70 | Below Average |
| D+ | 1.30 | Low Passing |
| D | 1.00 | Low Passing |
| F | 0.00 | Failing |
Note: Grade-point values and academic interpretations vary between schools, colleges and universities.
GPA Formula
How GPA Is Calculated
The calculator uses a credit-weighted grade point average calculation.
Calculate Quality Points
Multiply the grade-point value by the course credit hours.
Quality Points = Grade Points × Credits
Divide the Totals
Divide total quality points by total included credit hours.
GPA = Total Quality Points ÷ Total Credits
Worked Example
GPA Calculation Example
| Course | Grade | Grade Point | Credits | Quality Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | A | 4.00 | 3 | 12.00 |
| English | B+ | 3.30 | 3 | 9.90 |
| Physics | A− | 3.70 | 4 | 14.80 |
Total Quality Points = 36.70
Total Credits = 10
GPA = 36.70 ÷ 10 = 3.67
Simple Process
How to Use the GPA Calculator
Enter Courses
Add your course names or subjects to organize the GPA calculation.
Select Grades & Credits
Choose the grade earned in each course and enter its credit hours.
Calculate GPA
View your estimated GPA, total credits, quality points and course breakdown.
GPA Guide
Free Online GPA Calculator
Our free online GPA calculator helps students estimate their grade point average using course grades and credit hours. You can add multiple subjects, select a letter grade for each course and enter the corresponding credit value.
The calculator automatically converts each selected letter grade into a numerical grade-point value, multiplies that value by the course credits, totals the quality points and divides by the total included credit hours.
What Is GPA?
GPA stands for Grade Point Average. It is a numerical measurement used by many educational institutions to summarize academic performance across courses. The exact grading scale and calculation rules depend on the institution.
What Is a 4.0 GPA Scale?
A 4.0 GPA scale is a grading framework where strong academic performance is commonly represented by values near 4.0. Letter grades are assigned numerical values that can then be used in weighted GPA calculations.
There is no universal letter-grade mapping used by every institution. Some universities assign different values to plus and minus grades, while others use their own academic rules.
Why Credit Hours Matter
In a credit-weighted GPA calculation, courses with more credit hours contribute more strongly to the final result. For example, a four-credit course generally has more influence than a one-credit course when both are included in the same GPA calculation.
GPA vs CGPA
GPA often refers to academic performance for a particular term, semester or selected group of courses. CGPA generally refers to cumulative performance across a broader period of study. Terminology and calculation rules vary by institution.
Semester GPA
Semester GPA is calculated from the courses included in a particular academic semester. Students can enter each course, grade and credit value into this calculator to estimate the weighted GPA for that group of courses.
How to Improve GPA Calculation Accuracy
Use the exact credit hours shown on your academic record and select the correct letter grade for every included course. Before relying on the result, compare the calculator's grade-point scale with your institution's official grading policy.
Who Can Use This GPA Calculator?
This calculator can be used by college students, university students, academic advisers and anyone who wants a quick estimate of a credit-weighted grade point average.
Important Academic Note
Always verify official GPA results with your school, college or university. Institutional rules may differ for repeated courses, pass/fail subjects, withdrawals, transfer credits, incomplete grades and rounding.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Multiply each course grade point by its
credit hours, add all quality points,
and divide by the total included credits.
It is a grading framework where the highest
standard grade point is commonly 4.0.
Exact grade mappings vary by institution.
Yes. In a credit-weighted calculation,
courses with more credits have a greater
effect on the final GPA.
Yes. Use the Add Another Course button
to include additional subjects in the calculation.
No. It is an estimate. Your institution's
official grading policy determines your
official GPA.