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GPA Calculator for Grade Points

Calculate a weighted GPA from course credits and grade points on a 4.0 scale.

FormulaGPA = sum(credits x grade points) / total credits

Formula

Weighted GPA formula

Schools can use different grade scales, weighting rules, repeats, and rounding. Check your institution's official policy.

GPA = sum(credits x grade points) / total credits

Courses worth 3, 3, 4, and 2 credits with grade points 4.0, 3.7, 3.3, and 4.0 give a GPA of about 3.67.

FAQ6 common questions for this calculator.

FAQs

What grade scale does this use?+

It uses a standard 0 to 4 grade-point scale. Enter the grade points your school assigns to each course.

Why do credits matter?+

Higher-credit courses have more weight in the GPA because they contribute more grade points.

How does the GPA Calculator calculate the result?+

For the GPA Calculator, it uses the Weighted GPA formula: GPA = sum(credits x grade points) / total credits. Courses worth 3, 3, 4, and 2 credits with grade points 4.0, 3.7, 3.3, and 4.0 give a GPA of about 3.67.

What information do I need to use the GPA Calculator?+

For the GPA Calculator, enter course credits and grade points on a 4. Keep the units consistent with the calculator fields and compare your setup with the worked example on the page.

How accurate is the GPA Calculator?+

GPA Calculator is accurate for the scores, weights, credits, and grading scale entered. It applies the Weighted GPA formula. Official school policies may handle rounding, retakes, or credit weighting differently.

What should I check before using the GPA Calculator result?+

For the GPA Calculator, check course credits and grade points on a 4, grading scale, credit hours, target score, and institutional policy. Small weighting differences can change the final result.

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How to use the GPA Calculator

Calculate a weighted GPA from course credits and grade points on a 4.0 scale. The page also explains the weighted GPA formula and shows a practical example: Courses worth 3, 3, 4, and 2 credits with grade points 4.0, 3.7, 3.3, and 4.0 give a GPA of about 3.67.

  1. 1

    Enter your details

    Enter course credits and grade points on a 4.0 scale, then complete any other fields shown in the calculator.

  2. 2

    Check the calculation

    Review the result alongside the weighted GPA formula: GPA = sum(credits x grade points) / total credits.

  3. 3

    Compare scenarios

    Change one or more inputs to see how they affect the GPA Calculator result before you use the estimate.