GPA Calculator
Calculate your GPA free online. Enter your courses, grades, and credit hours to get your semester and cumulative GPA instantly.
How to Use GPA Calculator
- 1Add your courses by clicking "Add Course" and entering the course name, grade, and credit hours.
- 2Select a letter grade (A, B, C, etc.) or enter a percentage — the tool converts automatically.
- 3Add as many courses as needed for the semester.
- 4Optionally enter your previous cumulative GPA and total credit hours to update your overall GPA.
- 5View your semester GPA, cumulative GPA, and total credit hours instantly.
About GPA Calculator
The GPA Calculator computes weighted GPA by multiplying each course grade by its credit hours, summing the quality points, and dividing by total credit hours. Supports both letter grades (A+ through F) and percentage grades. Add your previous cumulative GPA to calculate an updated overall GPA.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How is GPA calculated?
GPA is a weighted average. Multiply each course grade point value by the course's credit hours to get quality points. Sum all quality points, then divide by the total credit hours. For example: A (4.0) × 3 credits = 12 quality points. If that's your only course, GPA = 12/3 = 4.0.
- What is the grade point value for each letter grade?
The standard 4.0 scale assigns: A+/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, D− = 0.7, F = 0.0. Some schools use different scales; check your institution's grading policy.
- What is the difference between semester GPA and cumulative GPA?
Semester GPA covers only the courses in a single term. Cumulative GPA is the weighted average of all courses taken across all semesters. Cumulative GPA is what typically appears on your transcript and is used by employers and graduate schools.
- How do I calculate my cumulative GPA with previous semesters?
Enter your current semester courses as normal. Then enter your previous cumulative GPA and total credit hours earned in the optional fields at the bottom. The calculator combines your current semester quality points with your previous totals to give an updated cumulative GPA.
- How many credit hours should a course have?
Most lecture courses are 3 credit hours. Lab courses, seminars, or physical education courses are often 1–2 credits. Full-year courses may be 4–6 credits. Check your course syllabus or registrar for the exact credit hours for each course.
- What GPA do I need to graduate with honors?
Graduation honor thresholds vary by institution. Commonly: Cum Laude (With Honors) ≥ 3.5, Magna Cum Laude (With High Honors) ≥ 3.7, Summa Cum Laude (With Highest Honors) ≥ 3.9. Some schools use class rank percentiles instead of fixed GPA cutoffs.
- What GPA is required for graduate school admission?
Most graduate programs look for a minimum 3.0 GPA, though competitive programs at top universities often expect 3.5+. Medical and law schools typically require 3.5+ for competitive applicants. Your GPA is one factor alongside test scores, research experience, and recommendations.
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Last updated: May 2, 2026 — GPA Calculator by CalcDash.