GPA Calculator

Calculate your GPA from letter grades and credit hours. Supports standard 4.0 grading scale.

GPA = Σ(Grade Points x Credits) / Σ(Credits); 4.0 scale: A=4.0, A-=3.7, B+=3.3, B=3.0, B-=2.7, C+=2.3, C=2.0, D=1.0, F=0.0
A (3 cr), A- (4 cr), B+ (3 cr): (4.0x3 + 3.7x4 + 3.3x3) / 10 = 3.67 GPA

How is GPA calculated with weighted credits?

GPA = Total Grade Points / Total Credits. Grade points = Letter Grade Value x Credit Hours. Example: A (4.0) in 3-credit class = 12 points, B (3.0) in 4-credit class = 12 points. Total = 24 points / 7 credits = 3.43 GPA. Higher credit courses impact GPA more. Standard scale: A=4.0, A-=3.7, B+=3.3, B=3.0, B-=2.7, C+=2.3, C=2.0, D=1.0, F=0.0.

What is a good GPA?

GPA standards vary: 3.5-4.0 = Excellent (honors, scholarships, competitive grad schools), 3.0-3.5 = Good (most grad schools, decent job prospects), 2.5-3.0 = Average (passing, some graduate programs), 2.0-2.5 = Below average (academic probation risk), <2.0 = Poor (probation/suspension). Context matters: STEM majors typically lower GPAs than humanities. Dean's List usually requires 3.5+. Competitive med schools want 3.7+.

Can I calculate cumulative GPA for multiple semesters?

Yes! Add ALL grades and credits from every semester. Example: Semester 1 (15 credits, 48 points) + Semester 2 (16 credits, 51 points) = 31 total credits, 99 total points = 3.19 cumulative GPA. Input format: "A, A, B+, B, C, A-, B+" with corresponding credits "3, 4, 3, 3, 3, 4, 3". Calculator handles any number of courses. Track each semester separately, then combine for cumulative GPA.

How do I improve my GPA?

GPA improvement strategies: Retake low-grade courses (if allowed, replaces grade), take more credits of high grades (dilutes poor grades), focus on higher credit courses (bigger impact), withdraw from failing courses before deadline (W better than F), improve study habits. Reality: Later semesters have less impact (more total credits). Going from 2.5 to 3.5 may take 2-3 semesters of 3.8+ grades. Early academic success matters most.