Calculate your GPA on a 4.0 scale. Add courses with letter grades and credit hours.
About the GPA Calculator
The GPA Calculator is a free academic tool used by students from high school through postgraduate levels. Track your grades, calculate your GPA, and plan the scores you need to reach your academic goals — instantly and accurately.
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📐 Formula & Methodology
GPA = Σ(Grade Points × Credits) / Σ Credits
How to Use the GPA Calculator
Enter your courses, grades, and credit hours in the fields above. Use the + Add Course button to include as many subjects as needed. Results update automatically every time you make a change — no manual recalculation needed.
Who Benefits from the GPA Calculator?
- Undergraduate students — track current semester GPA and cumulative standing
- Graduate school applicants — verify you meet minimum GPA requirements (typically 3.0+)
- Scholarship applicants — confirm eligibility thresholds before applying
- Academic advisors — assist students with course load planning and grade recovery
- International students — convert foreign grade scales to the US 4.0 GPA system
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🎓 Academic Success Tips
- Higher-credit courses have more GPA impact — a 4-credit A raises GPA more than a 1-credit A
- Retaking a failed course can significantly improve your cumulative GPA
- Most US graduate programs require a minimum 3.0 GPA (B average)
- Use the Grade Calculator to find the final exam score you need to hit your target