How GPA is calculated
Each letter grade has grade points. Multiply the points by the course credits to get quality points, add them up, and divide by the total credits: GPA = total quality points ÷ total credits.
Example: an A (4.0) in a 3-credit course and a B (3.0) in a 4-credit course gives (4.0 × 3 + 3.0 × 4) ÷ 7 = 3.43.
US 4.0 grade scale
| Grade | Points | Grade | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| A+ / A | 4.0 | C+ | 2.3 |
| A− | 3.7 | C | 2.0 |
| B+ | 3.3 | C− | 1.7 |
| B | 3.0 | D+ / D / D− | 1.3 / 1.0 / 0.7 |
| B− | 2.7 | F | 0.0 |
Some schools give an A+ 4.3 or use no plus/minus grades. Check your school's scale, since this calculator uses the most common one.
Weighted GPA (honors and AP)
Many high schools add 0.5 for honors and 1.0 for AP or IB courses, so a weighted GPA can go above 4.0. Choose the course type in each row; the weight is only added to passing grades. The result panel also shows the unweighted GPA.
Cumulative GPA
To include earlier terms, enter your current GPA and the credits behind it. The calculator combines them with this term's courses.