GPA Calculator

The most common GPA scale ranges from 0.0 to 4.0. Each letter grade maps to a numeric value: A = 4.0, B = 3.0, C = 2.0, D = 1.0, and F = 0.0. With plus/minus grades, values adjust by 0.3 (e.g., B+ = 3.3, B- = 2.7). Your GPA is the weighted average of these values based on credit hours.

Semester GPA reflects your performance in a single term, calculated using only that semester's courses. Cumulative GPA includes all courses from every semester throughout your academic career, giving an overall picture of your academic performance.

An unweighted GPA uses the standard 4.0 scale for all courses. A weighted GPA gives extra points for advanced courses like AP or honors classes (often on a 5.0 scale). For example, an A in an AP course might count as 5.0 instead of 4.0. Use the scale selector above to switch between 4.0 unweighted and 5.0 weighted.

A GPA of 3.0 (B average) is generally considered good. A 3.5 or above is very good, and 3.7+ is excellent. For graduate school admissions, most programs look for 3.0 or higher. For competitive programs and scholarships, a 3.5+ is typically expected. However, standards vary by institution and field.

Credit hours weight each course's impact on your GPA. A 4-credit course affects your GPA twice as much as a 2-credit course. GPA is calculated by multiplying each course's grade points by its credits, summing these quality points, and dividing by total credits attempted.