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GPA Calculator

Calculate weighted GPA from course credits and letter grades.

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Results update as you edit.

Weighted GPA

3.485

Results update as the calculator inputs change.

Total credits

13

Total quality points

45.3

4.0 scale progress

87.12%

How to Calculate GPA

Grade Points
Letter grades are converted into numeric grade points.
Credits
Courses with more credits carry more weight in the GPA.
Weighted Average
GPA equals total grade points times credits divided by total credits.

How to Understand GPA

A GPA calculator helps estimate term GPA from course grades and credits. It is a weighted average, so a high-credit course affects GPA more than a low-credit course.

What Affects GPA?

Letter Grades

Each grade maps to a grade-point value.

Credits

Credit hours determine each course's weight.

Weighted Average

The GPA is not a simple average when credits differ.

Retakes

Schools handle repeated courses differently.

School Scale

Some schools use plus/minus grades, weighted honors points, or different scales.

Target GPA

Future courses can raise or lower cumulative GPA depending on credits.

Common GPA Uses

Term GPA

Estimate GPA for one set of current courses.

Planning

Test what grades are needed to reach a target.

Credit Weighting

See which courses have the largest GPA impact.

Frequently Asked Questions

How is GPA calculated?

Multiply each course's grade points by its credits, add those results, then divide by total credits.

Why do credits matter?

A four-credit course affects GPA more than a one-credit course.

Does this include plus and minus grades?

It depends on the grade options in the calculator. Match your school's grading scale when possible.

Is this my official GPA?

No. Your school transcript is official and may apply rules this calculator does not model.

Can one bad grade be offset?

Yes, but the impact depends on credits completed and future grades earned.