Calculate your semester GPA and cumulative GPA based on course grades and credit hours with support for 4.0 and 5.0 scales
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Enter your current cumulative GPA and total credits earned to calculate your new overall GPA
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Track your academic performance with our comprehensive GPA calculator. Whether you need to calculate your semester GPA, cumulative GPA, or see how future grades might affect your overall average, we've got you covered. Supports both 4.0 and 5.0 grading scales used by different institutions.
GPA (Grade Point Average) is a numerical representation of your academic performance. It's calculated by converting letter grades to grade points, multiplying by credit hours, and dividing by total credits. Most schools use a 4.0 scale, though some use a 5.0 scale for weighted or honors courses.
GPA Formula
GPA = Σ(Grade Points × Credits) / Σ CreditsUnderstand how current grades affect your overall GPA and plan improvements for future semesters.
Most colleges require GPA information. Know your standing before applying to schools.
Many scholarships have minimum GPA requirements. Track whether you meet eligibility criteria.
Calculate what grades you need in remaining courses to achieve your target GPA for the semester.
Monitor how your cumulative GPA changes as you add new semester grades throughout your academic career.
Determine if your current trajectory will meet requirements for graduation honors, dean's list, or academic programs.
Calculate your GPA when applying to transfer to another institution or graduate program.
Semester GPA only includes courses from one semester, while cumulative GPA includes all courses you've taken throughout your entire academic career.
On a standard 4.0 scale, both A+ and A equal 4.0. However, some schools use modified scales where A+ = 4.3 or use a 5.0 scale for weighted courses.
Courses with more credit hours have a greater impact on your GPA. A 4-credit course affects your GPA more than a 1-credit course, even if both have the same grade.
Yes, but it becomes harder as you take more courses. Early semesters have a bigger impact on your overall GPA. Focus on earning high grades in courses with more credit hours.
No. While 4.0 is most common in the US, some schools use 5.0 scales (especially for AP/honors classes), and international schools may use different systems entirely. Always check your school's specific grading policy.