GPA Calculator

About GPA Calculator

Your grade point average summarizes your performance across courses, but figuring it out by hand takes several steps. This GPA Calculator converts letter grades to points on the 4.0 scale, weights them by credits and shows your GPA, total credits and quality points. Type one course per line, such as A 3 for an A in a three-credit class. High school and college students use it to track progress, plan a semester and see what grades they need to reach a target.

Example

Input: lines "A 3", "B+ 4" and "A- 3". Output: total credits of 10, quality points of 36.3 and a GPA of 3.63.

Tips for better results

• Use the same scale your school uses. Some schools do not give plus or minus grades, and some weight honors classes.
• To test a goal, add a hypothetical course with the grade you hope to earn and see how the GPA changes.
• Remember that credits matter: a 4-credit class affects your GPA more than a 1-credit class.

When to use GPA Calculator

The GPA Calculator is for anyone who wants a quick, accurate view of their grades on the 4.0 scale. Students use it at the end of a term, when planning courses, or when checking whether a target for a scholarship or program is realistic. Enter each course with its letter grade and credits and see the total. Schools use different rules, so confirm how your own school calculates GPA and treat this tool as an estimate unless you match its scale.

Real-world uses

• A college sophomore wants to see the GPA after adding this semester's five courses to check eligibility for a program with a minimum.
• A high school student wants to test what happens to their GPA if they earn a B instead of an A in a four-credit class.
• A transfer student wants to combine grades from two terms to see an overall number before filling out an application.
• A student planning next semester wants to see what mix of grades would raise the current GPA to a specific target.

Common mistakes to avoid

• Entering the wrong credit value for a lab or lecture, which changes the weight of that course and shifts the final GPA more than expected.
• Using the standard 4.0 scale when your school weights honors or AP courses differently, which makes the result differ from the official transcript.
• Including courses graded pass or fail, or ones that your school excludes from GPA, which can distort the total.

Calculate your GPA on the 4.0 scale from grades and credits. It works instantly in your browser, so there is nothing to install and nothing to upload. GPA Calculator is part of our collection of 100 free tools in the Student & Study category.

How to use it

1. Enter your information or choose a file in the tool above.
2. Your result appears right below the tool.
3. Copy the result, or adjust your input and try again.

Want a deeper guide? Read How to Calculate Your GPA (College and High School).

Frequently asked questions

How do I raise my GPA?

Higher grades in courses with more credits help most, and retaking a class may help depending on school policy. Use the calculator to test scenarios, then talk to an academic advisor about your options.

Is the result the same as my transcript?

It should be close if your school uses the same 4.0 scale and credit rules. Official policies, repeats and rounding can differ, so your transcript remains the final authority.

Is GPA Calculator free to use?

Yes. GPA Calculator is completely free and you do not need to create an account.

Is my data uploaded anywhere?

No. This tool runs in your browser, so what you type or choose stays on your device.

How accurate are the results?

Calculations use standard formulas, but always double-check important figures, especially for money, health or legal decisions.