GPA Calculator
Enter each course with its credits and letter grade to get your semester GPA. Add your current GPA and completed credits for your cumulative GPA, switch on weighting for honors and AP classes, or plan the grades you need to reach a target.
GPA goal planner
Find the average GPA you need over your next credits to reach a target cumulative GPA.
How GPA is calculated
Each letter grade is worth a number of grade points. Multiply the grade points by the course credits to get quality points, add up the quality points for all courses, then divide by the total credits.
GPA = total quality points ÷ total credits
Example: a 4-credit A (4.0) and a 3-credit B (3.0) give 16 + 9 = 25 quality points over 7 credits, so the GPA is 25 ÷ 7 = 3.57. Because the A is worth more credits, it pulls the average closer to 4.0 than a simple average of 4.0 and 3.0 would.
Grade point scale
| Letter | Points | Letter | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| A+ | 4.0 (or 4.3) | C+ | 2.3 |
| A | 4.0 | C | 2.0 |
| A- | 3.7 | C- | 1.7 |
| B+ | 3.3 | D+ | 1.3 |
| B | 3.0 | D / D- | 1.0 / 0.7 |
| B- | 2.7 | F | 0.0 |
Schools differ. Some do not use plus and minus grades, and some round differently. Check your school's policy for your official GPA.
Weighted vs. unweighted GPA
An unweighted GPA treats every class equally, so the maximum is 4.0. A weighted GPA gives extra points for harder classes. The common pattern is +0.5 for honors and +1.0 for AP, IB or dual enrollment, which lets a weighted GPA go above 4.0. The bonus only applies when you pass the class, so an F is still worth 0. Colleges often recalculate GPAs their own way, so keep both numbers handy.
Cumulative GPA
Your cumulative GPA covers every term. To update it, the calculator multiplies your current GPA by the credits you have already completed, adds the new quality points, and divides by the new total number of credits. The more credits you have completed, the less a single semester moves your cumulative GPA.
Ways to raise your GPA
- Put the most effort into courses with the most credits, since they count the most.
- Retake a class if your school replaces the old grade. Many schools only count the newer one.
- Use the goal planner to see what average you really need before you set a target.
- Check whether your school offers grade forgiveness, pass/fail options or withdrawal deadlines.
Frequently asked questions
How do I calculate my cumulative GPA?
Fill in your courses for the new term, then enter your current GPA and the credits you have completed. The calculator combines both to give your new cumulative GPA.
Does this work for high school?
Yes. Use the credit value shown on your transcript, such as 1 for a full-year class or 0.5 for a semester class, and switch on the weighted option if your school weights honors and AP classes.
What is a good GPA?
A 3.0 is a common minimum for many programs and scholarships, 3.5 or higher is considered strong, and 4.0 is a perfect score on the standard scale. What counts as good depends on your school and goals.
What if a course has no credits?
Leave the credits empty and that row is ignored. Pass/fail courses usually do not count toward GPA.
Does an A+ count as 4.0 or 4.3?
Most US schools count an A+ as 4.0, but some use 4.3. Pick the scale your school uses in the grade scale menu.
Is the weighted GPA the one colleges use?
Colleges see your transcript and often recalculate GPA on their own scale. Many look at both the weighted and unweighted numbers.
Can I reach my target GPA?
Use the goal planner. It tells you the average GPA you need over your remaining credits, and warns you if the target is not reachable.