GPA Calculator
Calculate semester GPA from your course list — enter letter grades and credit hours, add or remove classes, and see your weighted average instantly. Track cumulative GPA across multiple terms.
Read: GPA Calculator Guide: 4.0 Scale & Credit Hours →
- Free to Use
- No Signup
- Privacy Friendly
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How to calculate your GPA
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Add each course
Enter the course name (optional), credit hours, and letter grade including plus/minus.
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Check quality points
The tool multiplies grade points by credits for each row and sums the total.
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Read semester GPA
GPA = total quality points ÷ total credits. Use the final grade calculator to plan exam targets.
GPA Formula (4.0 Scale)
Standard US grade points: 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
Example: 3-credit A (4.0) + 4-credit B+ (3.3) → (12 + 13.2) ÷ 7 = 3.60
Why Use This Tool?
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Credit Weighted
GPA accounts for different credit hours per course.
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Standard Scale
Supports A through F with plus/minus grades.
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Flexible Courses
Add as many courses as your semester requires.
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Private
Your academic data never leaves your browser.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is GPA calculated?
GPA = total grade points ÷ total credits. Grade points = letter grade value × credit hours for each course. Example: A (4.0) in 3 credits = 12 points.
Are plus and minus grades supported?
Yes. A− = 3.7, B+ = 3.3, and so on using the standard 4.0 scale.
What is the difference between semester and cumulative GPA?
Semester GPA covers one term. Cumulative GPA averages all terms — add prior GPA and credits if your school provides them.
Does this use a weighted 5.0 scale?
This calculator uses the standard 4.0 unweighted scale. Honors or AP weighting varies by school — confirm with your institution.
Is this GPA calculator free?
Yes. Unlimited courses with no signup.
Semester GPA from Your Course List
Registration deadlines, scholarship requirements, and academic probation thresholds all reference GPA — but manual credit-weighted math is tedious. Add courses with grades and credits to see your semester average instantly.