How is GPA calculated?

A GPA is usually the credit-weighted average of course grade points. Multiply each course grade-point value by its credits, add the quality points, then divide by total credits.

Does every school use the same grade-point scale?

No. Schools may use different values for plus and minus grades, A+, pass/fail courses, repeated courses and excluded courses. Select the scale that matches your school and check its registrar guidance.

How do I estimate cumulative GPA?

Enter your previous cumulative GPA and completed credits. The calculator combines those prior quality points with the courses listed above.

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GPA Calculator

Enter each course grade and its credit hours to calculate a credit-weighted semester GPA.

Grade-point scale
Use your school’s scale and rules for plus/minus grades, repeated courses and pass/fail courses.

SEMESTER GPA—

Enter course grades and credits.

Cumulative GPA estimate

Optional: include your GPA and completed credits before these courses.

Previous cumulative GPA

Previously completed credits

CUMULATIVE GPAAdd prior GPA and credits to estimate cumulative GPA.

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How to use this calculator

Choose the grade-point scale used by your school, select a grade for each course and enter its credits. Courses with more credits have more influence on GPA.

Formula

Semester GPA = total (grade points × course credits) ÷ total attempted credits.

About this estimate

This GPA calculator weights each course by its credit hours. The standard 4.0 option treats A+ as 4.0; the 4.3 option treats A+ as 4.3. Schools can differ, so use the scale and course inclusion rules published by your institution. The optional cumulative GPA result combines the listed courses with your prior completed credits.

Course grading and GPA policies vary by school. Use your syllabus or registrar’s published rules when a course or academic decision depends on the result.