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GPA Calculator

A GPA calculator works out your grade point average by weighting each course's grade by its credit hours. Add your courses, select each grade and its credits, and it returns your overall GPA on a 4.0 scale along with your total credits.

How to Use the GPA Calculator

  1. Add a row for each course.
  2. Enter the credit hours and select the grade for each.
  3. Add or remove rows as needed.
  4. See your weighted GPA and total credits update instantly.

Frequently Asked Questions

How is GPA calculated?

Each grade is converted to grade points (A = 4.0, B = 3.0, and so on), multiplied by the course's credit hours, summed, and divided by total credit hours to give a weighted average.

Which grading scale does it use?

It uses the standard US 4.0 scale with plus/minus grades. If your school uses a different scale, treat the result as an approximation.

Can I calculate a semester and cumulative GPA?

Yes. Enter just this semester's courses for a semester GPA, or all courses for a cumulative GPA.

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