GPA Calculator (4.0, Weighted, Cumulative)
Calculate your GPA, cumulative GPA, or determine what grades you need for your target GPA.
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GPA Scales
4.0 Scale (Standard)
A: 4.0 | A-: 3.7
B+: 3.3 | B: 3.0 | B-: 2.7
C+: 2.3 | C: 2.0 | C-: 1.7
D+: 1.3 | D: 1.0 | F: 0.0
5.0 Scale (Weighted)
Used for weighted courses (AP, Honors, etc.)
Adds 1.0 point to standard grades:
A: 5.0 | B: 4.0 | C: 3.0
D: 2.0 | F: 0.0
How GPA is Calculated
Simple GPA: Your GPA is calculated by multiplying each course's grade points by its credit hours, summing all results, and dividing by total credit hours.
Formula: GPA = (Grade Points × Credit Hours) ÷ Total Credit Hours
Cumulative GPA: Combines your existing GPA with new semester grades to calculate your overall academic performance across multiple terms.
GPA Ranges
- 4.0: Perfect GPA (All A's)
- 3.7-3.9: Excellent (Mostly A's with some A-'s)
- 3.3-3.6: Good (Mix of A's and B's)
- 3.0-3.2: Average (Mostly B's)
- 2.7-2.9: Below Average (B's and C's)
- 2.0-2.6: Poor (Mostly C's)
- Below 2.0: Academic Probation Risk
Tips for GPA Improvement
- Focus on High-Credit Courses: Courses with more credit hours have greater impact on your GPA.
- Retake Failed Courses: Many schools allow you to replace F grades by retaking courses.
- Take Additional Courses: Adding high-grade courses can raise your cumulative GPA over time.
- Use Grade Forgiveness: Some institutions offer grade forgiveness policies for improved retakes.
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