GPA Calculator – Calculate Your Grade Point Average Easily
The GPA Calculator helps you quickly calculate your Grade Point Average based on your course grades and credit hours. It’s a must-have tool for high school and college students who want to track their academic performance, prepare transcripts, or plan scholarships.
How to Use the GPA Calculator
Enter the following for each subject:
- Letter grade (A, B, C, D, F)
- Credit hours (typically 1 to 5 per course)
The tool calculates both unweighted GPA and optionally weighted GPA if you include honors/AP class weighting.
GPA Calculation Formula
GPA = (Total Grade Points) ÷ (Total Credit Hours)
Grade points are assigned as follows:
| Grade | GPA Points |
|---|---|
| A | 4.0 |
| B | 3.0 |
| C | 2.0 |
| D | 1.0 |
| F | 0.0 |
Example
Course 1: A (3 credits) → 4.0 × 3 = 12.0
Course 2: B (4 credits) → 3.0 × 4 = 12.0
Course 3: C (2 credits) → 2.0 × 2 = 4.0
Total Points = 28.0, Total Credits = 9
GPA = 28.0 ÷ 9 = 3.11
Common Use Cases
- Semester and cumulative GPA calculation
- Scholarship and college application preparation
- Academic probation checks
- Transcript planning and review
Why Use a GPA Calculator?
GPA is one of the most important metrics in academics. This calculator saves time, avoids errors, and lets you simulate different grade outcomes for future planning.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is a good GPA?
3.5 or above is considered strong. 4.0 is a perfect GPA in most schools.
What's the difference between weighted and unweighted GPA?
Weighted GPA gives extra points for honors/AP classes (e.g., A in AP = 5.0). Unweighted GPA maxes out at 4.0.
Can I use decimals for credits?
Yes, many universities use fractional credit hours like 1.5 or 3.75.
Does this tool support letter grades only?
Yes, but you can manually convert numerical grades to letter format using your school’s scale.
Can I calculate cumulative GPA?
Yes, just add all prior course grades and credits to get your total GPA across semesters.
Related tools: Grade Calculator, Percentage Calculator.