GPA Calculator | Credits and Grade Points
Calculate GPA from course credit hours and grade points across multiple classes to estimate semester or term performance.
Calculate GPA from Credits and Grade Points
Enter each course grade point and credit value to calculate a weighted GPA for a semester, term, or small set of classes.
Match Your School Grading Scale
Schools may use different grade point scales, weighting rules, repeated-course policies, and honors adjustments. Check official rules before relying on the estimate.
When GPA Estimates Help
Use it to test course combinations, understand credit weight, plan target grades, or estimate how one class may affect your term GPA.
About This Tool
GPA Calculator computes your grade point average from entered course grades and credit hours, supporting the standard 4.0 US scale. It shows both semester GPA and cumulative GPA across multiple terms.
When to Use It
Use this when calculating your GPA for a scholarship or graduate school application, when tracking academic progress across semesters, or when converting letter grades to GPA for an application form.
How to Use
- Enter each course with its letter grade and credit hours.
- Click Calculate to see your semester GPA.
- Add previous semesters to calculate cumulative GPA.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a good GPA?
A GPA of 3.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale is generally considered strong for graduate school applications. Requirements vary by institution and programme.
What is the difference between weighted and unweighted GPA?
Unweighted GPA treats all courses equally on a 4.0 scale. Weighted GPA assigns higher point values to advanced placement or honours courses.
How do I convert a percentage grade to GPA?
A common US scale maps 90–100 percent to A (4.0), 80–89 to B (3.0), 70–79 to C (2.0), and 60–69 to D (1.0). Scales vary by institution.