GPA Calculator

Credit-weighted GPA on the US 4.0 letter-grade scale.

Calculate your GPA on the standard US 4.0 scale. Add a row per course, enter its credit hours and letter grade (A, A−, B+ …) and get a credit-weighted GPA instantly. Same default grade scale as calculator.net and Scholaro. Runs fully in your browser — nothing is uploaded.

How to use GPA Calculator

  1. Add your courses

    Use the add course button to create a row for each subject in this free online GPA calculator on the standard US 4.0 grade point scale.

  2. Name each course

    Optionally type a course name; it does not affect the GPA but appears in the breakdown and your share link so each grade is clearly labelled.

  3. Enter credit hours

    Type the credit hours for every course, since GPA is credit-weighted and higher-credit subjects influence your grade point average more.

  4. Pick a letter grade

    Select each course's letter grade from the dropdown, from A at 4.0 down to F at 0.0, and your GPA recalculates instantly.

  5. Read your GPA

    Instantly view your grade point average on the 4.0 scale, total credits, quality points and a per-course breakdown in the result card.

  6. Share your GPA

    Use the share button to copy a link that reopens this GPA calculator with every course name, credit hour and grade preserved.

Frequently asked questions

How is GPA calculated?

Each grade is worth a number of points (A = 4.0, B = 3.0, and so on). Multiply each course’s grade points by its credit hours, add those up, and divide by the total credit hours.

What grade scale does this use?

The common US 4.0 scale with plus/minus grades (A = 4.0, A− = 3.7, B+ = 3.3 … F = 0.0), the same default used by calculator.net and Scholaro.

Do credit hours matter?

Yes. GPA is credit-weighted, so a higher-credit course influences your GPA more than a lower-credit one. Enter the correct credits for an accurate result.

How do I calculate my GPA on a 4.0 scale?

Add each course with its credit hours and letter grade, and this GPA calculator multiplies each grade’s points by its credits, sums them, and divides by total credits to give your grade point average on the 4.0 scale instantly.

What is the difference between GPA and CGPA?

GPA usually refers to a single term or semester, while CGPA (cumulative GPA) averages all terms across your programme. Calculate each semester’s GPA here, then combine them by credits for your overall CGPA.

What GPA do I need to raise my average?

Because GPA is credit-weighted, the impact depends on how many credits you’ve already earned — the more completed credits, the harder a single term moves your average. Add your planned courses and target grades here to see the projected GPA before the term starts.

What is a good GPA on a 4.0 scale?

Generally, 3.5–4.0 is excellent (often honours), 3.0–3.49 is good, and 2.0–2.99 is average. Many programmes and jobs look for a 3.0 minimum. Standards vary by institution, so check your specific requirements.

How do I convert a percentage or CGPA to a 4.0 GPA?

There's no single universal formula — schools publish their own conversion tables. As a rough guide, ~90%+ maps to ~4.0, 80–89% to ~3.3–3.7, and 70–79% to ~2.7–3.0. For official use, follow your target institution's conversion chart.

Is my data sent anywhere?

No. Everything is calculated in your browser with JavaScript — nothing you enter is uploaded.

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