GPA Calculator
Calculate your Grade Point Average (GPA) across up to five courses with credit hour weighting. Designed for college, university, and high school students using the standard 4.0 scale, this tool computes quality points and determines your academic standing and honors eligibility.
Grade earned in Course 1
Credit hours assigned to Course 1 (set 0 to ignore)
Grade earned in Course 2
Credit hours assigned to Course 2
Grade earned in Course 3
Credit hours assigned to Course 3
Grade earned in Course 4
Credit hours assigned to Course 4
Grade earned in Course 5 (set credits 0 if unused)
Credit hours assigned to Course 5
Weighted Grade Point Average on 4.0 scale
How to Use This Calculator
- Select the letter grade achieved in each course.
- Enter the number of credit hours assigned to each course (typically 3 or 4 credits).
- Leave credits as 0 for any course slot you are not taking.
- View your semester GPA, total quality points, and honors standing immediately.
Formula & Calculation Methodology
Multiplies each course's grade point numerical equivalent by its assigned credit weight, sums them into total quality points, and divides by total attempted semester credits.
Worked Example
5 college courses: A (3cr), A- (3cr), B+ (4cr), B (3cr), A (3cr)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between semester GPA and cumulative GPA?↓
Semester GPA reflects performance within a single academic term, whereas Cumulative GPA (CGPA) averages all quality points and credits earned throughout your entire collegiate or high school career.
Do withdrawal (W) or Pass/Fail (P/NP) courses affect GPA?↓
Standard academic policy dictates that classes taken for Pass/Fail or courses dropped with a 'W' designation award credits towards graduation but carry 0 quality points and are excluded from the GPA denominator.
What GPA is required for Dean's List honors?↓
Most North American universities require a semester GPA of 3.50 or higher while maintaining full-time enrollment (usually at least 12 graded credit hours) with no incomplete or failing grades.
What limitation should I keep in mind regarding weighted high school honors courses?↓
This calculator uses the standard 4.0 unweighted collegiate scale. If your high school awards 4.5 points for Honors or 5.0 points for Advanced Placement (AP) / IB classes, use the Weighted GPA Calculator.
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Informational tool only; not licensed tax, legal, or financial advice.