GPA Calculator

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GPA (4.0 scale)
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Grade Point Scale (4.0)

LetterGrade PointsPercentageDescription
A+4.097–100%Exceptional
A4.093–96%Excellent
A−3.790–92%Near Excellent
B+3.387–89%Above Average
B3.083–86%Good
B−2.780–82%Above Average
C+2.377–79%Average
C2.073–76%Average
C−1.770–72%Below Average
D+1.367–69%Poor
D1.063–66%Poor
F0.0Below 60%Failing

How to Calculate GPA

Your GPA is the weighted average of your grade points, where each course is weighted by its credit hours. To calculate it: multiply each course grade (as points on the 4.0 scale) by its credit hours, sum all those products to get total grade points, then divide by total credit hours.

Example: If you got an A (4.0) in a 3-credit course and a B (3.0) in a 4-credit course, your grade points are 4.0×3 + 3.0×4 = 12 + 12 = 24. Total credits = 7. GPA = 24 ÷ 7 = 3.43.

What GPA do I need for honors? Most universities require a 3.5 GPA for Dean's List and a 3.7–3.9 GPA for Latin honors (cum laude, magna cum laude, summa cum laude). Graduate school admissions typically expect a 3.0 minimum.

Frequently Asked Questions

3.0+ is considered good, 3.5+ excellent. A 3.7+ often qualifies for Latin honors. Graduate programs typically require 3.0 minimum. Employers rarely ask about GPA after your first job.
Multiply each course's grade points (A=4.0, B=3.0...) by its credit hours. Sum all products = total grade points. Divide by total credits = GPA. This calculator does it automatically.
Unweighted uses a standard 4.0 scale. Weighted gives extra points for AP/IB courses (an A in AP may count as 5.0). This calculator uses unweighted. Most colleges evaluate both.
College lecture courses are usually 3 credits, labs 1 credit. High school full-year courses are 1 credit, semester courses 0.5. Check your school's catalog for exact values.
Yes, but it takes time. The more credits you've completed, the harder it is to move the needle. Getting straight A's (4.0) in 15 credits will raise a 2.5 GPA to about 2.9 after 45 total credits.