GPA Calculator
Calculate your semester and cumulative grade point average. Add your courses with letter grades and credit hours to see your GPA on a standard 4.0 scale.
Standard US 4.0 grading scale with plus/minus grades
Enter Your Courses
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Cumulative GPA (Optional)
Enter your prior GPA and credit hours to calculate your updated cumulative GPA.
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Grade Point Scale
How to Use This GPA Calculator
Add Your Courses
Enter each course name (optional), select the letter grade you received, and input the number of credit hours. Click 'Add Course' for additional rows.
Calculate Semester GPA
Click 'Calculate GPA' to see your semester GPA, total credit hours, and total quality points based on the courses you entered.
Add Prior GPA (Optional)
To get your cumulative GPA, enter your previous GPA and total credit hours from prior semesters. The calculator will combine them with your current courses.
How GPA Calculation Works
GPA = Total Quality Points / Total Credit HoursYour GPA is computed in three steps. First, each course is assigned a grade point value based on the letter grade (A = 4.0, B = 3.0, etc.). Second, the grade points are multiplied by the course credit hours to produce quality points. Finally, all quality points are summed and divided by total credit hours.
Quality Points = Grade Points x Credit HoursSemester GPA = Sum(Quality Points) / Sum(Credit Hours)Cumulative GPA = (Prior QP + Current QP) / (Prior Credits + Current Credits)Example calculation:
- English 101: A (4.0) x 3 credits = 12.0 quality points
- Math 201: B+ (3.3) x 4 credits = 13.2 quality points
- History 101: A- (3.7) x 3 credits = 11.1 quality points
- Total: 36.3 quality points / 10 credit hours = 3.63 GPA
For cumulative GPA, the calculator takes your prior GPA and credit hours, converts them back to quality points, adds the current semester, and recalculates. This gives you an accurate picture of your overall academic standing.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is GPA calculated?
GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated by multiplying each course grade point value by its credit hours to get quality points, summing all quality points, then dividing by total credit hours. For example, an A (4.0) in a 3-credit course gives 12.0 quality points. If you also have a B (3.0) in a 4-credit course (12.0 quality points), your GPA is (12.0 + 12.0) / (3 + 4) = 3.43.
What is the difference between semester GPA and cumulative GPA?
Semester GPA only considers the courses you took in a single term. Cumulative GPA takes into account all courses across all semesters. To calculate cumulative GPA, combine your prior total quality points with the current semester quality points and divide by your combined total credit hours.
What GPA do I need for the Dean's List or honors?
Requirements vary by institution, but common thresholds are: Dean's List typically requires a 3.5 or higher semester GPA, Cum Laude is usually 3.5+, Magna Cum Laude is 3.7+, and Summa Cum Laude is 3.9+. Check your school's specific requirements as they may differ.
Does this calculator use a standard 4.0 scale?
Yes, this calculator uses the standard US 4.0 grading 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 = 0.0. Some schools use additional grades like A+ (4.0 or 4.3) - check your institution's specific scale.
How do I calculate my cumulative GPA with this tool?
Enter your current semester courses in the main section, then scroll to the "Cumulative GPA" fields. Input your prior cumulative GPA and total prior credit hours. The calculator will combine your previous academic record with the current semester to give you an updated cumulative GPA.
Important Disclaimer
This calculator uses the standard US 4.0 grading scale for estimation purposes. Your institution may use a different scale, include weighted grades, or handle Pass/Fail and Incomplete grades differently. Always verify your official GPA with your registrar. This tool does not store any of your academic data.