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GPA Calculator (4.0 Scale)
Free online GPA calculator
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Local processingAdd one row per course. The GPA is weighted by credit hours using a standard 4.0 scale.
Result
The result will appear here after you run the tool.
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About this tool
About this tool
GPA Calculator converts letter grades to points on the standard 4.0 scale, including plus and minus grades, then computes the credit-weighted average: the sum of points times credits divided by the total credits. Rows can be added or removed as needed, and the result updates with the Calculate button. Everything runs locally in your browser.
Compute your semester or cumulative grade point average on the standard 4.0 scale. Add one row per course, pick the letter grade, enter the credit hours, and the calculator weights each grade by its credits to produce the GPA, total credits, and course count. Add or remove rows freely.
Built for daily work
- Estimate your semester GPA before grades post.
- Plan the grades needed to reach a target GPA.
- Calculate a cumulative GPA across several terms.
- Compare weighted and unweighted course loads.
How to use this tool
How to use this tool
Set grades and credits
Pick the letter grade from the list and enter the credit hours for each course.
Calculate
The GPA, total credits, and course count appear in the result card.
Key features
Key features
Plus and minus grades
The full scale from A+ down to F is included, with A- at 3.7, B+ at 3.3, and so on.
Credit weighting
Grades are weighted by credit hours, so a 4-credit A counts more than a 2-credit A.
Flexible course list
Add or remove rows any time; no fixed number of courses.
Local and private
Grades are processed in your browser and never stored or transmitted.
Practical use cases
Practical use cases
- Estimate your semester GPA before grades post.
- Plan the grades needed to reach a target GPA.
- Calculate a cumulative GPA across several terms.
- Compare weighted and unweighted course loads.
- Check GPA requirements for scholarships or programs.
Private by default
For local tools, input is processed in your browser and is not sent to application analytics.
Data processing noticeTechnical details
Technical details
ProcessingLocal browser processing
ScaleStandard 4.0 with plus and minus grades
WeightingBy credit hours
RowsUnlimited, add or remove any time
Limitations and important notes
Limitations and important notes
- Institutions may use different scales, so verify with your school.
- Pass/fail courses with no grade points are not counted.
- The calculator is a planning tool, not an official transcript.
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions
The standard 4.0 scale: A and A+ equal 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, and F 0.0.
Each grade point value is multiplied by the course credit hours. The sum is divided by the total credits, which is the standard credit-weighted GPA.
Yes. Credit hours accept decimals such as 0.5 or 1.5.
It matches the common 4.0 calculation, but your institution may use different rules, such as excluding plus grades or using weighted honors courses. Check with your registrar.
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