GPA Calculator
Add your courses to calculate your cumulative GPA.
How Do I Calculate My College GPA?
Enter each course's grade (A, B+, C, etc.) and credit hours. The calculator multiplies each grade's point value by its credit hours, sums the results, and divides by total credit hours to produce your weighted GPA. Add as many courses as you need. Results update instantly as you enter grades.
What GPA Scale Does This Calculator Use?
This calculator uses the standard US 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, and F = 0. This is the scale used by most American colleges and universities.
Why Is GPA Important for Students?
GPA determines eligibility for dean's list honors, scholarships, graduate school admissions, academic probation thresholds, and some job applications. Tracking your GPA semester by semester helps you identify trends, set goals, and make informed decisions about course loads and study habits.
Can I Calculate Both Semester and Cumulative GPA?
Enter only your current semester courses to get your semester GPA, or enter all courses across multiple semesters to calculate your cumulative GPA. You can also use it to project what grades you need in remaining courses to reach a target GPA.
What GPA Do I Need for Graduate School?
Most competitive graduate programs expect a minimum GPA of 3.0, with top programs preferring 3.5 or higher. Medical schools typically require 3.5+, law schools vary widely (3.0-3.9 depending on the school), and MBA programs generally expect 3.0-3.5. However, GPA is just one factor — test scores, research experience, recommendations, and personal statements also weigh heavily in admissions decisions.
How Do I Calculate Weighted vs Unweighted GPA?
An unweighted GPA treats all courses equally on the 4.0 scale. A weighted GPA gives extra points for honors and AP courses (typically 0.5-1.0 extra points). This calculator computes weighted GPA based on credit hours. To calculate unweighted GPA, assign equal credit hours to all courses. Both types have their uses — colleges typically consider both.