To calculate GPA, list each course grade and its credit hours in the GPA Calculator. It multiplies each grade’s points by its credits, adds them up and divides by total credits to give a credit-weighted GPA on the standard 4.0 scale.
How to use the GPA Calculator
- Add each course with its letter grade and credit hours.
- Read the weighted GPA.
- Add planned courses to see how they would change it.
- Compare it with your target.
Worked example
An A (4.0) in a 3-credit course and a B (3.0) in a 4-credit course give (12 + 12) divided by 7 credits, a GPA of about 3.43.
Tips and common mistakes
- Courses with more credits count more.
- Schools may use plus and minus grades or weighted honors courses, so check your own scale.
- This is an estimate; your school’s official GPA is the one that counts.
Frequently asked questions
What is a 4.0 scale?
A grade system where an A is 4 points, B is 3, C is 2, D is 1 and F is 0.
Are credits weighted?
Yes, courses with more credit hours count proportionally more.
Is it official?
No. Use your school’s record for official results.