GPA Calculator — Semester & Cumulative
Free GPA Calculator for College and High School, get your semester GPA, cumulative GPA, weighted and unweighted results instantly on the 4.0 scale.
GPA Semester & Cumulative
American Scale College
(Standard)
What is a GPA?
"What-if" GPA Predictor
What average do you need in your pending classes?
How do you calculate a GPA?
Step 1
Convert your letter to points. For example, an A equals 4.0 points, a B equals 3.0, etc.
Step 2
Multiply by credits. Multiply the points of each letter grade by the number of credits for its respective course to get your "Quality Points".
Step 3
Divide by the total. Add all the Quality Points together and divide the result by the total number of credits taken to get your final GPA.
What does Regular, Honors and AP/IB mean?
In High School, the type of class adds extra points to your Weighted GPA.
Standard high school curriculum classes. They follow the normal 0.0 to 4.0 scale.
College-level courses (Advanced Placement or IB). They grant a full extra point.
Classes with greater academic rigor and pace. They grant a half extra point to your GPA.
GPA Calculator for International Students
Whether you're from India, Nigeria, the Philippines, Canada, or Australia — if your institution uses the American 4.0 GPA scale or you need to convert your grades for US college applications, this calculator works for you.
India & CGPA
Indian universities often use a 10-point CGPA scale. To convert to the US 4.0 scale, divide your CGPA by 10 and multiply by 4. Or enter your letter grade equivalents directly into our calculator.
Nigeria & West Africa
Nigerian universities use a 5.0 or 7.0 GPA scale. For US applications, use the letter grade equivalents (A=4.0, B=3.0) and enter them directly into this calculator to get your US GPA.
Canada & Australia
Canadian and Australian universities often use 4.0 or 4.3 GPA scales. Enter your letter grades directly — A=4.0, A+=4.0 (or 4.3 at some schools), B+=3.3 — and calculate your GPA instantly.
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Frequently Asked Questions
GPA (Grade Point Average) is a number representing your overall academic performance. In the U.S., it's calculated on a 4.0 scale by converting letter grades into grade points, multiplying by credit hours, and dividing by total credits.
A 3.0 GPA is the minimum for good academic standing at most colleges. A 3.5 GPA is considered very competitive for scholarships and honors programs. A 3.7–4.0 GPA is excellent and competitive for graduate school and top employers. Many Dean's List programs require a semester GPA of 3.5 or higher.
Yes, a 3.3 GPA is a good GPA in college. It places you above average (the national college GPA average is around 3.1) and makes you competitive for many jobs and graduate programs. However, for highly selective programs or scholarships, a 3.5+ is often preferred.
A 3.5 GPA is considered very good. It qualifies for most Dean's List programs, merit scholarships, and competitive graduate school applications. On the 4.0 scale, 3.5 means you're earning mostly A's and B+'s — a strong academic record.
A 4.0 GPA is a perfect GPA on the standard unweighted scale — it means you earned an A in every class. It's the highest possible GPA in most US high schools and colleges. With weighted grading (AP/IB/Honors), GPAs above 4.0 (like 4.5 or 5.0) are possible.
CGPA (Cumulative Grade Point Average) is simply another name for cumulative GPA — your overall academic average across all completed semesters. "CGPA" is more commonly used in India, Nigeria, and other international systems, while "cumulative GPA" is the standard US term. The calculation is identical: quality points divided by total credits.
To calculate GPA with credits: (1) Multiply each letter grade's point value by the course credits — this gives you Quality Points. (2) Add all Quality Points together. (3) Divide by total credits. Example: A (4.0) × 3 credits = 12, B+ (3.3) × 4 credits = 13.2. Total: 25.2 ÷ 7 credits = 3.60 GPA. Use the calculator above to do this automatically.
Focus on courses with the most credits — they impact your GPA the most. Retaking a failed course can replace the old grade at many schools. Use the What-if Predictor above to see exactly what GPA you need in upcoming classes to hit your target.
A Withdrawal (W) does not affect your GPA — it doesn't count as an F. However, too many W's can raise concerns for academic advisors or graduate school admissions. Always check your school's policy before withdrawing.