GPA Calculator – Calculate Your Grade Point Average Instantly
Our free GPA calculator makes it easy to calculate your grade point average for any semester and track your cumulative GPA over time. Simply enter your course grades and credit hours to get instant, accurate results. Whether you're a high school student or college undergraduate, knowing your GPA is essential for academic planning and scholarship eligibility.
Select the letter grade you received for this course.
Enter the number of credit hours for this course.
Enter your existing cumulative GPA to calculate your new overall GPA.
Enter the total credit hours you have already completed.
Your results will appear here
How to Use This Calculator
1. Select the letter grade you received (or expect to receive) for each course from the dropdown menu. 2. Enter the number of credit hours associated with each course in the corresponding field. 3. If you want to calculate your cumulative GPA, enter your previous GPA and total credits earned in the optional fields at the bottom. 4. Click the Calculate button to instantly see your semester GPA, cumulative GPA, total credit hours, and academic standing. 5. Adjust any values and recalculate as needed to explore different grade scenarios.
How GPA Is Calculated
GPA, or Grade Point Average, is a standardized way of measuring academic achievement. It is calculated by dividing the total number of grade points earned by the total number of credit hours attempted. Most U.S. colleges and universities use a 4.0 scale.
The GPA Formula
The formula for calculating GPA is:
- Grade Points = Letter Grade Value × Course Credit Hours
- GPA = Sum of All Grade Points ÷ Sum of All Credit Hours
For example, if you earn an A (4.0) in a 3-credit course and a B (3.0) in a 4-credit course, your GPA would be: (4.0×3 + 3.0×4) / (3+4) = (12 + 12) / 7 = 24/7 ≈ 3.43.
Grade Point Scale
The standard 4.0 grade point scale used in our calculator is:
- 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+ = 1.3
- D = 1.0
- F = 0.0
Cumulative GPA
Your cumulative GPA is the weighted average of all courses taken throughout your academic career. To calculate it, you combine your previous grade points (previous GPA × previous credits) with your current semester grade points, then divide by total credits.
What Is a Good GPA?
A GPA of 3.0 or above is generally considered good at most institutions. Many graduate schools and competitive employers look for a 3.5 or higher. Academic honors such as Dean's List typically require a 3.5–3.7 GPA, while Latin honors like Summa Cum Laude usually require a 3.9 or above.