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GPA Calculator

Calculate high school or college GPA in seconds. Add your courses, grades, and credits below.

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How is GPA Calculated?

GPA is the weighted average of grade points across your courses.

GPA = Total Points / Total Credits

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a weighted GPA?

Weighted GPA gives additional value to advanced courses such as AP/Honors.

Can I save my GPA history?

Yes. Create an account to save and compare semester results.

How many credits is a standard class?

Most semester classes are 3 credits, while labs may be 4 credits.

GPA Formula

GPA = Total Grade Points Earned / Total Credits Attempted

Each subject grade is converted into grade points, then multiplied by course credits.

Adding all weighted grade points and dividing by total credits gives your final GPA for the term.

Weighted vs Unweighted GPA

Unweighted GPA treats all courses equally on a common scale such as 4.0.

Weighted GPA gives additional points to advanced courses such as honors, AP, or difficult electives, so stronger course difficulty is reflected.

TypeHow It WorksBest For
Unweighted GPASame point scale for all subjectsSimple semester performance tracking
Weighted GPAHigher points for advanced coursesCompetitive profile and course-rigor comparison

GPA to Percentage Conversion

Percentage ≈ (GPA / 4.0) × 100

Many institutions use different conversion rules, so this formula is only an estimate.

Always use your school or university's official conversion method for transcripts and applications.

GPA Scale (4.0 Scale Explanation)

In a common 4.0 scale, an A is around 4.0 points, B around 3.0, C around 2.0, D around 1.0, and F as 0.

Your overall GPA reflects both grade quality and credit weight, so high-credit subjects affect GPA more strongly.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between weighted and unweighted GPA?

Weighted GPA gives extra points to advanced courses, while unweighted GPA treats all courses on one scale.

Do credit hours affect the final GPA?

Yes. Courses with higher credits influence GPA more because they contribute more total grade points.

Can I use this GPA result for official transcript submission?

Use it for planning and estimation. Official GPA should always come from your school or college records.

How often should I update my GPA inputs?

Update after each assessment or semester so your projected GPA remains realistic and actionable.

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