GPA Calculator
Calculate your grade point average
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How GPA Is Calculated
GPA = Total Quality Points ÷ Total Credit Hours. Quality points for each class = Grade Points × Credit Hours. For example, an A (4.0) in a 3-credit class = 12 quality points.
GPA Scale
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, F = 0.0. Some schools use a different scale — check your institution's policies.
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Understanding GPA Calculations
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated by converting each letter grade to a point value (A=4.0, B=3.0, C=2.0, D=1.0, F=0.0), multiplying each by the credit hours for that course, summing the results, and dividing by total credit hours. This weighted approach means a grade in a 4-credit course affects your GPA twice as much as a grade in a 2-credit course.
Weighted vs. unweighted: Some high schools use weighted GPAs where honors and AP courses earn extra points (A=5.0 in AP, A=4.5 in honors). College GPAs are almost always unweighted on a 4.0 scale.
GPA benchmarks: A 3.0 GPA (B average) is typically the minimum for graduate school admission. Competitive programs often look for 3.5+. Dean's list usually requires 3.5–3.7. Cum laude honors typically start at 3.5, magna cum laude at 3.7, and summa cum laude at 3.9.
Improving your GPA: Early courses matter most when you have fewer credit hours — a single A in your first semester has a larger impact than an A in your final semester. If your GPA needs improvement, prioritize courses where you're confident you can earn high grades, and consider retaking courses where you earned a D or F if your school's policy allows grade replacement.
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