GPA Calculator

GPA is calculated by multiplying each course's grade points by its credit hours to get quality points, summing all quality points, then dividing by the total credit hours. For example, an A (4.0) in a 3-credit course gives 12 quality points. If that is your only course, your GPA is 12 ÷ 3 = 4.0.

The most common 4.0 scale used in the United States assigns: A+ and 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, D- = 0.7, and F = 0.0. Some schools use slightly different values, especially for A+. This calculator uses the most widely adopted standard values.

A GPA of 3.0 or above (a B average) is generally considered satisfactory at most universities. A GPA of 3.5 to 4.0 is typically required for academic honors such as the Dean's List. Graduate school programs often require a minimum of 3.0, and competitive programs may expect 3.5 or higher. A GPA below 2.0 often triggers academic probation.

Yes. Enter your previous cumulative GPA and the total credit hours completed before this term in the optional fields at the top of the calculator. The tool will combine them with your current semester courses to compute your updated cumulative GPA.

This calculator uses the standard 4.0 scale. If your school weights honors or AP courses differently (such as adding 0.5 or 1.0 to grades), enter the adjusted grade point value directly by selecting the grade that most closely matches your school's assigned value, or use the custom grade point entry option.