GPA Calculator
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Free High School & College GPA Calculator
Keeping track of your Grade Point Average (GPA) is crucial for maintaining scholarships, qualifying for academic programs, and tracking your graduation progress. Our free GPA Calculator uses the universal 4.0 scale to help high school and college students instantly calculate their semester or cumulative GPA.
How to Use the GPA Calculator
- Enter Course Names: Optionally type in the name of your classes (e.g., Biology 101) to keep your list organized.
- Select Your Grade: Use the dropdown menu to select the letter grade you expect or have received. The tool automatically assigns the correct grade point value (A = 4.0, B = 3.0, etc.).
- Input Credits: Enter the credit hours or weight for the course (typically 1, 3, or 4 credits). If a class has zero credits, it will not affect your GPA.
- Add More Classes: Click the "+ Add Another Course" button if you are taking more than four classes this semester.
- Calculate: Click the "Calculate GPA" button to see your final Grade Point Average, total earned credits, and total grade points.
How is GPA Calculated?
Calculating your GPA manually requires a simple mathematical formula. You multiply your Grade Value by the Course Credits to get your "Grade Points" for that specific class. You do this for every class, add all those Grade Points together, and divide that number by your Total Attempted Credits.
- Formula: Total Grade Points ÷ Total Credit Hours = GPA
Educational Disclaimer: This calculator utilizes the standard unweighted 4.0 grading scale used by the vast majority of academic institutions. However, some high schools and universities use specific weighted scales (such as a 5.0 scale for AP or Honors classes) or assign slightly different numerical values to plus/minus grades. Please consult your official school transcript or academic advisor for your official, institutional GPA.