GPA Calculator
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For every course, enter attempted credits and the grade-point value assigned by your institution. Add rows as needed, then calculate the credit-weighted average.
How GPA is calculated
A grade point average is a credit-weighted average. For each course, multiply attempted credits by the grade-point value assigned to the earned grade. These products are quality points. Add all quality points, add all included credits, then divide total quality points by total credits.
Worked example
Suppose Course A is worth three credits and has a 4.0 grade-point value. It contributes 3 × 4.0 = 12 quality points. Course B is worth four credits at 3.0 and contributes 12 more. Together they produce 24 quality points across seven credits. The GPA is 24 ÷ 7 = 3.42857, displayed as 3.429.
Why credits change the result
A four-credit course affects GPA more than a one-credit course because it contributes four times as much weight. Averaging letter grades or grade-point values without credits can therefore produce the wrong result. Enter the attempted-credit value your institution assigns, not estimated classroom hours or weekly meeting time.
Grade-scale assumptions
This calculator does not convert letters into points because schools use different scales. Enter the exact point value from your institution—for example, whether an A− is 3.7, 3.67, or another value. The page accepts nonnegative decimal points and does not impose a 4.0 maximum so it can support approved weighted scales.
Courses that may need special handling
Pass/fail courses, withdrawals, incompletes, audits, repeated courses, transfer work, remedial credits, and forgiven grades may be excluded or treated specially. Some schools replace an earlier grade; others include both attempts. Consult the official academic policy before including these rows.
Accuracy and limitations
The result is an arithmetic estimate based only on entered credits and points. It does not determine academic standing, honors, eligibility, admission chances, graduation progress, or financial-aid status. Rounding displayed course values before entry can create small differences from an official transcript that retains greater precision.
GPA Calculator FAQ
Can I calculate a cumulative GPA?
Yes, if you enter every included course. You can also represent prior work as one row using total prior credits and prior GPA, provided your institution combines it that way.
Why does my school show a different result?
Its inclusion, repeat, grade-scale, or rounding rules may differ from your inputs.
Can grade points be higher than 4.0?
Yes. The tool allows weighted values, but only use them when your school officially does.