How to use the GPA Calculator
- Choose your school's Grade scale.
- For each course, enter the credits (or hours) and pick the grade. Click + Add course for more. Course names are optional.
- Read your GPA. Tick Weighted to add extra points for Honors, AP or IB classes.
- To include earlier terms, enter your current cumulative GPA and credits completed. Your courses are remembered in this browser.
How GPA is calculated
Each grade is worth grade points, for example A = 4.0 and B = 3.0. Multiply each course's grade points by its credits, add those up, and divide by the total credits. A 4-credit A and a 3-credit B give (4 × 4.0 + 3 × 3.0) ÷ 7 = 3.57. Courses with more credits count for more.
Grade points on a 4.0 scale
| Grade | Points | Grade | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| A+ / A | 4.0 | C+ | 2.3 |
| A− | 3.7 | C | 2.0 |
| B+ | 3.3 | C− | 1.7 |
| B | 3.0 | D+ / D / D− | 1.3 / 1.0 / 0.7 |
| B− | 2.7 | F | 0.0 |
Some schools give A+ 4.3 instead of 4.0: choose the 4.3 scale. Schools in Thailand and many other countries use A = 4, B+ = 3.5, B = 3, C+ = 2.5, C = 2, D+ = 1.5, D = 1 and F = 0: choose that scale. Always check your school's own rules, since some don't count pass/fail courses or count repeated courses differently.
Cumulative GPA
Your cumulative GPA covers every term so far. It isn't the average of your term GPAs: terms with more credits count for more. Enter your current cumulative GPA and how many credits it's based on, and the calculator adds this term's grade points and credits to give your new overall GPA.
Frequently asked questions
What's a good GPA?
In the US, 3.0 (a B average) is often the minimum for scholarships and graduate programs, 3.5 and above is strong, and 3.7 and above is excellent. Requirements vary by school and program.
Do failed courses count?
Usually yes: an F adds credits with 0 points, which lowers your GPA. Pass/fail courses usually don't count. Check your school's policy.
Are my grades saved?
Only in this browser, so the courses are still there when you come back. Nothing is uploaded.
How do I raise my GPA?
Courses with more credits move your GPA the most. Try different grades for the next term here to see what you need. For a quick percentage, try the percentage calculator.