GPA Calculator

Calculate your semester and cumulative GPA with standard grading scales.

Course (Optional) Grade Credits

Calculated Semester GPA

Weighted average of your course grades and credit hours.

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GPA Calculator FAQ

Common questions and guides for using the GPA Calculator.

How is GPA calculated?

GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated by multiplying the grade point value of each grade (e.g., A = 4.0, B = 3.0) by the course credit hours, adding these products together, and dividing the total by the sum of all credits.

What is a good GPA?

A “good” GPA is subjective but typically a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher (out of 4.0) is considered good, as it represents a B average and is often the threshold for college admissions or honor societies.

What GPA do I need for college admission?

While requirements vary widely, competitive universities often look for GPAs of 3.5 or higher. Many state colleges accept GPAs between 2.5 and 3.0, and community colleges often do not have a minimum GPA requirement.

Can I calculate weighted GPA?

Yes, weighted GPA accounts for course difficulty. AP, IB, or Honors courses are given extra points (e.g., an A in an AP class counts as 5.0 instead of 4.0), which raises your overall GPA.

Can I calculate unweighted GPA?

Yes, unweighted GPA measures academic achievement on a standard scale from 0.0 to 4.0, regardless of the difficulty of the classes you take.

How do I convert percentage to GPA?

Converting a percentage to a GPA depends on your school's grading scale. On a standard 4.0 scale, 90–100% usually converts to a 4.0 (A), 80–89% to a 3.0 (B), 70–79% to a 2.0 (C), and 60–69% to a 1.0 (D).

How do I convert GPA to percentage?

To estimate percentage from GPA, you can map the GPA value back to the letter grade range. For example, a 3.0 GPA roughly translates to an average score of 80% to 85%.

Can I calculate semester GPA?

Yes. By entering the courses, credits, and grades for a single term, the GPA calculator will output your Semester GPA.

Can I calculate cumulative GPA?

Yes. You can input your previous cumulative GPA and total earned credits alongside your current semester courses to calculate your new overall Cumulative GPA.

Is this GPA calculator accurate?

Yes, our GPA calculator uses the standard weighted and unweighted GPA formulas. As long as you enter the correct credit values and grade scales, the results are 100% accurate.