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GPA Calculator
Calculate a weighted GPA from course credits and grade points on a 4.0 scale.
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.
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?+
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?+
Calculate a weighted GPA from course credits and grade points on a 4.0 scale.
How accurate is the GPA Calculator?+
GPA Calculator applies the formula and assumptions shown on this page. Results may be rounded for readability, so verify changing rates, thresholds, medical guidance, or legal rules with the cited source or a qualified professional.
What should I check before using the GPA Calculator result?+
Check that the units, dates, rates, and assumptions match your situation. Change one input at a time to understand which values have the largest effect on the result.
Education guide
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.
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Enter your details
Enter course credits and grade points on a 4.0 scale, then complete any other fields shown in the calculator.
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Check the calculation
Review the result alongside the weighted GPA formula: GPA = sum(credits x grade points) / total credits.
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Compare scenarios
Change one or more inputs to see how they affect the GPA Calculator result before you use the estimate.
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