Education
Compute your cumulative grade point average across courses with varying credit weights.
GPA
3.63out of 4.0
Based on 3 courses with a total of 10.00 credits.
GPA is calculated as the weighted average of your grades, where each course is weighted by its credit hours. A=4.0, A−=3.7, B+=3.3, B=3.0, B−=2.7, C+=2.3, C=2.0, D=1.0, F=0.0.
A GPA (Grade Point Average) is a numerical representation of academic performance calculated by weighting each course grade by its credit hours, then dividing the total grade points by total credits. Most systems use a 4.0 scale (A = 4.0, B = 3.0, C = 2.0, D = 1.0, F = 0.0), though some institutions use different scales. GPA summarises performance across multiple courses into one comparable metric.
The calculator multiplies each grade's point value by the course's credit hours to get grade points, sums all grade points, then divides by total credit hours. For example, an A (4.0) in a 3-credit course contributes 12 grade points; a B (3.0) in a 4-credit course contributes 12 grade points. Add all grade points and divide by total credits to get your GPA.
GPA = (Sum of Grade Points) / (Sum of Credit Hours)
Grade Points = Grade Value × Credit HoursGrade Value is the numeric equivalent of your letter grade (typically 4.0 for A, 3.0 for B, etc.). Credit Hours is the number of hours the course is worth—usually 1–4 hours depending on course difficulty and duration.
| Input | Result | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Two courses: A (4.0) in 3-credit Chemistry, B (3.0) in 4-credit History | GPA = (12 + 12) / 7 = 3.43 | Each course's impact depends on its credit weight; Chemistry and History contribute equally here despite different letter grades. |
| Three courses: A (4.0) in 4 credits, A (4.0) in 3 credits, B (3.0) in 4 credits | GPA = (16 + 12 + 12) / 11 = 3.64 | Harder courses (more credits) carry more weight; dropping from A to B in a 4-credit course costs more GPA points. |
| Four courses: A (4.0) in 3 credits, B (3.0) in 3 credits, C (2.0) in 2 credits, B (3.0) in 4 credits | GPA = (12 + 9 + 4 + 12) / 12 = 3.08 | A single C grade pulls down your average; passing the B in the heaviest course (4 credits) provides the most cushion. |
Semester GPA includes only courses from one term; cumulative GPA sums all grades across all terms. You'll typically report cumulative GPA on applications.
Most institutions exclude pass/fail courses from GPA calculation. Confirm with your registrar, as policies vary.
Yes—many schools average both grades or count only the higher grade. Check your institution's retake policy; the calculator can include both attempts if needed.
Merit scholarships typically require 3.5–4.0; some state grants need 2.0–3.0. Scholarships vary widely; check specific award requirements.
No. Colleges also weigh test scores, essays, extracurriculars, and context. GPA is important but not decisive alone.
A course's credit hours multiply its grade value—so an A in a 4-credit course (16 points) counts twice as much as an A in a 2-credit course (8 points).