GPA Calculator
Calculate your GPA for high school or college. Add courses, credits, and letter grades to get your weighted or unweighted GPA.
Weighted GPA
Gives extra points for Honors (+0.5) and AP/IB (+1.0) courses
Include previous semesters (optional)
Semester GPA
3.630
Cum Laude
10 credit hours
Add previous GPA above
for cumulative calculation
Gold line = 3.5 (Cum Laude threshold)
Grade Scale Reference
Frequently Asked Questions
How is GPA calculated?
GPA is calculated by converting each letter grade to a grade point value (A=4.0, B=3.0, C=2.0, D=1.0, F=0.0), multiplying each by the course credit hours, summing the results, and dividing by total credit hours.
What is a good GPA?
A GPA of 3.0 (B average) is generally considered satisfactory. A GPA of 3.5 or higher is often considered excellent and competitive for graduate school. For honors distinctions, many schools require a 3.5+ (cum laude), 3.7+ (magna cum laude), or 3.9+ (summa cum laude).
What is the difference between weighted and unweighted GPA?
An unweighted GPA uses a 4.0 scale regardless of course difficulty. A weighted GPA gives extra grade points for honors, AP, or IB courses — typically 4.5 for an A in an honors class and 5.0 for an A in an AP/IB class.
How do I raise my GPA?
Your GPA is harder to raise late in your academic career because earlier grades dilute new grades. To maximize impact, focus on high-credit courses and retake any courses where you earned a D or F if your school allows grade replacement.