How GPA is calculated
GPA = sum of (grade points * credits) divided by total credits. Each letter grade has a point value on the 4.0 scale.
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GPA Calculator
Calculate your cumulative GPA from letter grades and credit hours.
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How to use GPA Calculator
Enter each course grade (A+, A, A-, B+, etc.) and the number of credit hours. Click Calculate GPA to see your cumulative GPA on the 4.0 scale. Add as many courses as you need with the Add Course button.
GPA points: A+/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 = 1.0, F = 0.0.
Credit hours
Courses with more credits (e.g., 4-credit lab courses) count more toward GPA than 1-credit electives.
Grade point scale
A/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 = 1.0, F = 0.0.
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GPA Calculator FAQs
What is a good GPA?
3.5+ is generally considered excellent. 3.0 is good. Below 2.0 may be considered academic probation at many institutions.
What is the highest GPA possible?
On a 4.0 scale, the maximum is 4.0 (straight A grades).
How do I calculate cumulative GPA?
Add up (grade points * credits) for all courses, then divide by total credits taken.
Does an A+ count more than an A?
This varies by institution. This calculator counts both as 4.0 quality points.
How do I add more courses?
Click the Add Course button to add more rows. Each row takes a letter grade and credit count.
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