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GPA Calculator

Calculate your Grade Point Average

GPA Calculator

What is GPA Calculator?

A GPA (Grade Point Average) calculator computes your cumulative GPA or semester GPA by converting letter grades to grade points (A=4.0, B=3.0, C=2.0, D=1.0, F=0.0) and weighting by credit hours. Essential for students tracking academic progress, applying to colleges or grad schools, maintaining scholarship eligibility, and setting grade improvement goals. Supports weighted GPAs for honors/AP classes, calculates what grades are needed to reach target GPAs, and shows the impact of individual courses on overall standing. Used by high school and college students worldwide to understand and improve academic performance.

Key Benefits & Use Cases

Stay on track for scholarships, honor societies, and admission requirements by knowing your exact GPA and what grades you need going forward. Identify which classes most impact your GPA (higher credit hours have bigger effects) to prioritize study time effectively. Calculate the minimum grades needed in remaining courses to reach your target GPA, helping focus effort strategically rather than stressing about every assignment. Useful for planning course loads—understand how pass/fail options, withdrawals, or retaking classes affects your cumulative GPA. Academic advisors use this to counsel students on graduation requirements and academic standing.

How to Use This Calculator

Enter each course name, credit hours (typically 3-4 for college courses, 0.5-1.0 for high school semesters), and letter grade received. For weighted GPAs, mark honors/AP courses which add 0.5-1.0 points to the grade point (varies by school). Click calculate to see your semester GPA and cumulative GPA if you enter previous GPA and total credits earned. Use the "What GPA do I need?" feature to calculate required future grades to reach your goal GPA. Update each semester to track progress and stay motivated. Remember that GPA resets in grad school, so poor freshman performance doesn't permanently limit graduate school options.

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