GPA Calculator
Calculate your grade point average from your course grades and credit hours for college, high school, semester, or cumulative GPA.
How GPA is Calculated
GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated by multiplying the grade points for each course by its credit hours, summing all the products, and dividing by total credit hours.
For college GPA, enter each course with its credit hours. For high school GPA, use 1 credit for each full-year class unless your school assigns different credits. You can also use the dedicated college GPA calculator or high school GPA calculator for more specific guidance.
GPA = (Sum of Grade Points × Credits) / Total CreditsGrade Point Values
| Letter Grade | Grade Points |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| D- | 0.7 |
| F | 0.0 |
Latin Honors
- Summa Cum Laude: 3.9+ GPA (highest honors)
- Magna Cum Laude: 3.7-3.89 GPA (high honors)
- Cum Laude: 3.5-3.69 GPA (honors)
Note: Requirements vary by institution.
Frequently Asked Questions
Multiply each course's grade points by its credit hours, add those products together, then divide by total credit hours. For example: (4.0 × 3) + (3.0 × 4) = 24 quality points / 7 credits = 3.43 GPA.
The standard GPA scale runs from 0.0 to 4.0, where A = 4.0, B = 3.0, C = 2.0, D = 1.0, and F = 0.0. Plus and minus grades are typically 0.3 higher or lower (A- = 3.7, B+ = 3.3).
A 3.0 GPA (B average) is generally considered good. A 3.5+ is excellent and often qualifies for Dean's List. Competitive graduate programs typically look for 3.5+, while 2.0 is usually the minimum to remain in good academic standing.
Add all quality points from all semesters and divide by total credit hours attempted. Our calculator handles this - just enter all your courses from all semesters.
Pass/fail (or credit/no credit) courses typically don't affect your GPA. A "Pass" earns credit but no quality points. A "Fail" may or may not impact your GPA depending on your school's policy.
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