Question 1

How do I calculate my GPA?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 2

What is the GPA scale?

Accepted Answer

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).

Question 3

What is a good GPA?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 4

How do I calculate cumulative GPA?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 5

Do pass/fail courses affect GPA?

Accepted Answer

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.

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

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