Quick start
- Type each course as a letter grade followed by its credits, for example B+ 4.
- Separate courses with commas: A 3, B+ 4, A- 3, C 2, B 3.
- Read the table and your GPA.
How GPA is calculated
- Turn each letter grade into grade points: A = 4.0, B+ = 3.3 and so on.
- Multiply the points by the course credits to get quality points.
- Add all the quality points and divide by the total credits.
Worked example
For A 3, B+ 4, A− 3, C 2 and B 3: quality points are 12 + 13.2 + 11.1 + 4 + 9 = 49.3, over 15 credits. The GPA is 49.3 ÷ 15 ≈ 3.29.
The 4.0 scale used
| Grade | Points | Grade | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| A+ / A | 4.0 | C+ | 2.3 |
| A− | 3.7 | C | 2.0 |
| B+ | 3.3 | C− | 1.7 |
| B | 3.0 | D+ | 1.3 |
| B− | 2.7 | D | 1.0 |
| F | 0.0 |
Some schools give A+ a value of 4.3, or use a different scale entirely. If your school's points differ, type the points instead of the letter, for example 4.3 3.
Raising your GPA
Because GPA is weighted by credits, a strong grade in a 4-credit course lifts it more than the same grade in a 1-credit course. The more credits you have already completed, the more slowly your GPA moves.
Common questions
What is a good GPA?
Many universities treat 3.0 as solid and 3.5 or above as strong, but expectations vary by school and program.
Can I enter grade points instead of letters?
Yes. Type the number of points followed by the credits, such as 3.5 4.
How do I calculate cumulative GPA?
Enter every course from all your terms. Each one is weighted by its credits, which gives the cumulative result.
Does it handle weighted honors or AP grades?
Type the boosted points directly, for example 5 3 for an A in a weighted course worth 3 credits.