GPA Calculator

Calculate your grade point average using course grades and credit hours. Use this GPA calculator to estimate semester GPA, cumulative GPA, total credits, total quality points, and weighted grade point average.

Calculate GPA

GPA = Total Quality Points ÷ Total Credit Hours.
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How the GPA calculator works

Semester GPA:
Enter each course grade and credit hours to calculate GPA for the current term.

Cumulative GPA:
Add your current GPA and completed credits to estimate your updated cumulative GPA.

Quality points:
The calculator multiplies each course grade point value by the course credit hours.

Target GPA needed:
Enter a target cumulative GPA and future credits to estimate the GPA needed in upcoming classes.

Why use a GPA calculator?

A GPA calculator helps estimate your academic average before final grades are posted.

It can help compare grade outcomes, plan future coursework, estimate cumulative GPA, and understand how credit hours affect your overall grade point average.

What your result means

Your result shows estimated semester GPA, cumulative GPA, total credit hours, total quality points, average course grade points, and target GPA needed if you are trying to reach a specific cumulative GPA.

GPA calculator formulas

Frequently asked questions

How do you calculate GPA?

Multiply each course grade point value by the course credit hours, add the quality points together, and divide by total credit hours.

What is a 4.0 GPA?

A 4.0 GPA usually represents an A average on a standard 4.0 grading scale.

Do credit hours affect GPA?

Yes. Courses with more credit hours have a larger impact on GPA than courses with fewer credit hours.

Can this calculate cumulative GPA?

Yes. Enter your current GPA, completed credits, and current semester grades to estimate your updated cumulative GPA.