About the GPA Calculator
Need to project your semester or cumulative GPA? This GPA Calculator makes it simple to enter courses, assign grades, and set credit hours to compute a precise, weighted average on a standard 4.0 scale. It’s useful for planning academic goals, scholarship eligibility, athletic requirements, or graduate program applications. You can add, remove, or update courses on the fly to see how different outcomes affect your GPA.
The calculator supports weighted credits, so higher‑credit courses influence your GPA more than electives. If your institution uses plus/minus grading (e.g., A‑, B+), select the matching grade mapping in your course rows. Many schools assign A = 4.0, A‑ = 3.7, B+ = 3.3, B = 3.0, and so on—be sure to align with your official policy for the most accurate result. If your school uses a different scale (like 5.0 honors or 7.0 systems), convert your grade points before entering them, or use the weighted average formula below.
Practical tip: model scenarios. If you’re targeting a specific GPA, add hypothetical grades for in‑progress courses and see what averages you need on finals. You can also compute term GPA separately by entering only current term courses, then track your cumulative GPA using totals from your transcript. The FAQ section below addresses common questions like repeated courses, pass/fail impacts, and rounding rules.
Key features
- Weighted by credits for accurate GPA
- Supports plus/minus grade points (A‑, B+, etc.)
- Great for planning targets and what‑if scenarios
- Works for semester or cumulative GPA
- Mobile‑friendly and quick to update
How to use
- Add each course with its credit hours.
- Select the earned letter grade or enter grade points as supported.
- Review the weighted GPA and adjust courses as needed.
Formula
GPA = (Σ(Grade Points × Credits)) ÷ (Σ Credits)
Variables
| Symbol | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Grade Points | Numeric value assigned to the letter grade (e.g., B+ = 3.3) |
| Credits | Weight of the course in credit hours or units |
Examples
- Courses: 3 cr A (4.0), 4 cr B+ (3.3), 2 cr B (3.0) → GPA = (3×4.0 + 4×3.3 + 2×3.0) ÷ 9 ≈ 3.47.
- To target 3.5 this term, adjust a B to an A‑ and re‑check the weighted result.
Tips
- Confirm your school’s grade point mapping (A, A‑, B+, etc.) before computing.
- For cumulative GPA, use totals from prior terms plus current courses.
- Round according to your institution’s transcript policy (often 2 or 3 decimals).