GPA Calculator
Calculate your grade point average and plan your academic future
GPA Calculator
Use this calculator to calculate grade point average (GPA) and generate a GPA report. If you use percentage grades, have grades on a different scale or in high school with AP/IB classes, please change the "Settings" to input specific values. Also use the settings to group courses into semesters or to include past GPA.
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🎓 GPA Calculator
📊 Result
| Course | Credit | Grade | Grade Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math | 3 | A | 3×4 = 12 |
| English | 3 | B+ | 3×3.3 = 9.9 |
| History | 2 | A- | 2×3.7 = 7.4 |
| Total Credits | 8 | ||
| Overall GPA | 3.663 | ||
📈 GPA Planning Calculator
The calculator can be used to determine the minimum GPA required in future courses to raise GPA to a desired level or maintain the GPA above a certain level.
Planning Result
Enter your current GPA and target GPA to see what you need to achieve in future courses.
📊 Letter Grade and Numerical Equivalents
Grade point average (GPA) is a commonly used indicator of an individual's academic achievement in school. It is the average of the grades attained in each course, taking course credit into consideration. Grading systems vary in different countries, or even schools. This calculator accepts letter grades as well as numerical inputs. These letter grades are translated into numerical values as shown below.
Standard Grade Scale
Example Calculations
Example 1
| Course | Credit | Score | Grade Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math | 4 | A+ | 4 × 4.3 = 17.2 |
| Physics | 2 | B | 2 × 3 = 6 |
| English | 3 | A | 3 × 4 = 12 |
| Total | 9 | NA | 35.2 |
| GPA | 35.2 ÷ 9 = 3.91 | ||
Example 2
| Course | Credit | Score | Grade Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | 4 | 3 | 4 × 3 = 12 |
| Chemistry | 3 | 2 | 3 × 2 = 6 |
| Chemistry Lab | 2 | 4 | 2 × 4 = 8 |
| Total | 9 | NA | 26 |
| GPA | 26 ÷ 9 = 2.89 | ||
Most schools, colleges, and universities in the United States use a grading system based on the letters above, though E is sometimes used instead of F. Grading systems do differ however based on what constitutes an A or B, and some do not include grades such as an A+ or a B-. Others may attribute more weight to certain courses, and thus whatever grade is attained in the course will have a larger effect on overall GPA. The calculator can account for this based on the number of credits attributed to a course, where credit is the "weighting" of the course, as shown in the examples above.
📚 Guidelines for Raising GPA
There is no sure formula for raising a person's GPA, and strategies that work for one person may not work for another. However, there are some common guidelines and study habits that can be helpful when trying to raise GPA. The guidelines below are mostly anecdotal and are not intended as fail-safe ways to raise one's GPA, but are generally good habits that can have positive effects on learning, which may in turn increase GPA.
Actively Attending Classes
Classes are being paid for likely either by a student or their parent, and not attending classes is both a financial loss, as well as a loss in potential education. While a student may decide that attending a particular class is not beneficial to their learning, or not a good use of their time, even if the professor is largely ineffective, there is usually valuable information that can be obtained simply by attending class.
Planning and Organization
Every student has his or her own learning style. Some like to work for hours at a time to complete an assignment, while others may take many breaks. The method that maximizes the value of the time spent is likely the most effective for improving learning, and subsequently, GPA. Organization of work that needs to be done, as well as notes taken is also important.
Time Management
Time management is also an important aspect of planning. There are only 24 hours in a day, not all of which a person can use effectively. While learning is important, taking more courses or activities than a person can handle can be detrimental both to learning, as well as to average GPA. Once all courses have been selected, budgeting and scheduling time for each course can help to put the amount of work and time necessary into perspective.