Calculate Your GPA
How to Use GPA Calculator
- Select your GPA scale (4.0 or 5.0)
- Enter course name (optional but recommended)
- Select the grade you received for each course
- Enter credit hours for each course
- Click "Add Course" to add more courses
- Click "Calculate GPA" to see your result
GPA Scale Guide
4.0 Scale (Standard)
A4.0
A-3.7
B+3.3
B3.0
B-2.7
C+2.3
C2.0
C-1.7
D+1.3
D1.0
F0.0
5.0 Scale (Weighted)
A5.0
A-4.7
B+4.3
B4.0
B-3.7
C+3.3
C3.0
C-2.7
D+2.3
D2.0
F0.0
About GPA Calculator
Our free GPA calculator helps students quickly and accurately calculate their Grade Point Average. Whether you're calculating your semester GPA or cumulative GPA, our tool supports both 4.0 and 5.0 scales to accommodate different grading systems.
What is GPA?
Grade Point Average (GPA) is a standardized way of measuring academic achievement. It's calculated by dividing the total number of grade points earned by the total number of credit hours attempted. Most institutions use a 4.0 scale, though some use a 5.0 scale for weighted courses.
Why Calculate Your GPA?
- Academic Planning: Track your progress toward graduation requirements
- Scholarship Eligibility: Many scholarships require minimum GPA thresholds
- College Applications: GPA is a key factor in college admissions
- Graduate School: Most graduate programs have GPA requirements
- Academic Standing: Monitor your academic performance status
GPA Ranges:
- 4.0: Perfect GPA (Straight A's)
- 3.5 - 3.9: Excellent (Dean's List, Honors)
- 3.0 - 3.4: Good (Above Average)
- 2.5 - 2.9: Average
- 2.0 - 2.4: Below Average
- Below 2.0: At Risk (May require academic probation)
Tips to Improve Your GPA:
- Attend all classes and participate actively
- Stay organized with assignments and deadlines
- Seek help from professors during office hours
- Form study groups with classmates
- Prioritize difficult courses and allocate more study time
- Use campus resources like tutoring centers