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GPA Calculator Calculate your GPA on a 4.0 scale with support for multiple courses, credits, and letter grades.

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GPA Calculator

Calculate your GPA on a 4.0 scale with support for multiple courses, credits, and letter grades.

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Add Courses

Enter each course with its letter grade and credit hours.

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Review Entries

Add or remove courses as needed.

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View GPA

See your calculated GPA on a 4.0 scale with quality points.

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What Is GPA Calculator?

The GPA Calculator computes your Grade Point Average on the standard 4.0 scale used by most US colleges and universities. Enter your courses with letter grades (A+ through F, including +/- modifiers) and credit hours to see your weighted GPA. The calculator handles all standard grade values: A/A+ = 4.0, A- = 3.7, B+ = 3.3, B = 3.0, and so on. It shows total quality points, total credits, and the equivalent letter grade for your overall GPA. You can add or remove courses dynamically and optionally name each course for reference.

Why Use GPA Calculator?

  • Standard 4.0 GPA scale with +/- grade support
  • Dynamic course addition and removal
  • Shows quality points and total credits
  • Useful for academic planning and scholarship applications

Common Use Cases

Semester GPA

Calculate your GPA for a single semester or quarter.

Academic Planning

Project your GPA with hypothetical future grades.

Scholarship Eligibility

Determine if your GPA meets scholarship requirements.

Graduate School

Calculate your undergraduate GPA for graduate school applications.

Technical Guide

GPA is calculated as: GPA = Σ(grade_point × credit_hours) / Σ(credit_hours). Grade points on the 4.0 scale: 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. Quality points for each course = grade_point × credit_hours. Some institutions use different scales (e.g., no A+, different D values), so verify your school's specific scale. Pass/Fail grades are typically excluded from GPA calculation.

Tips & Best Practices

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    A GPA of 3.0 or higher is typically considered "good" for most purposes
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    Courses with more credit hours have a larger impact on your GPA
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    Many graduate programs require a minimum 3.0 GPA
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    Some schools weight honors/AP courses with an extra point (5.0 scale)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q What GPA do I need for the Dean's List?
Most schools require a 3.5 GPA or higher for Dean's List. Some require 3.7 or even 3.9. Check your institution's specific requirements.
Q Does A+ give more than 4.0?
On the standard 4.0 scale, A+ equals 4.0, the same as A. Some institutions use a 4.3 for A+, but this is not standard.
Q How do I calculate cumulative GPA?
Enter ALL courses from all semesters with their grades and credits. The calculator will compute the cumulative GPA across everything entered.
Q Are Pass/Fail courses included?
Typically no. Pass/Fail (P/F) courses are usually excluded from GPA calculations. Only courses with letter grades count.
Q What is a weighted GPA?
A weighted GPA gives extra points for honors or AP courses (e.g., A in AP = 5.0). This calculator uses the standard unweighted 4.0 scale.

About This Tool

GPA Calculator is a free online tool by FreeToolkit.ai. All processing happens directly in your browser — your data never leaves your device. No registration or installation required.