GPA Calculator
Calculate weighted GPA from course grades and credits.
How to Use the GPA Calculator
The GPA Calculator computes your weighted Grade Point Average based on the grades you earned and the credit hours assigned to each course. It supports both the standard 4.0 scale and the 4.33 scale (used by some Canadian universities and some US schools for distinguishing A+ grades).
Entering Your Courses
The calculator starts with three course rows. Click Add Course to add more. For each course, enter an optional course name (for reference), select the letter grade you earned, and enter the credit hours. Click the remove button (ร) to delete a course row.
How Weighted GPA Works
A weighted GPA accounts for the fact that different courses have different credit values. A 4-credit course counts twice as much as a 2-credit course. The formula is: GPA = ฮฃ(grade points ร credits) รท ฮฃ(credits). For example: Course A (A, 3 credits) and Course B (B, 4 credits) = (4.0ร3 + 3.0ร4) / (3+4) = (12+12)/7 = 3.43.
Grade Point Scales
On the 4.0 scale: A=4.0, A-=3.7, B+=3.3, B=3.0, B-=2.7, C+=2.3, C=2.0, C-=1.7, D+=1.3, D=1.0, F=0. The 4.33 scale adds A+=4.33, with everything else shifted slightly.
The grade distribution summary below the result shows how many of each letter grade you've received, giving you a quick overview of your academic performance patterns.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What GPA do I need for graduate school?
Most competitive graduate programs look for a GPA of 3.0 or above. For elite programs (top-tier law schools, medical schools, PhD programs), 3.5โ3.7+ is typically expected. However, GPA is just one factor โ standardized test scores, research experience, letters of recommendation, and personal statements also weigh heavily. Some programs have hard minimums (e.g., 3.0 to apply), while others consider the full profile holistically.
What does a 3.5 GPA mean?
A 3.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale is equivalent to an A-/B+ average. It's a solid academic performance โ typically in the top 25โ35% of students. On a letter grade basis, 3.5 falls between A- (3.7) and B+ (3.3). Many scholarships, honors programs, and graduate school applications consider 3.5 as a threshold for "good academic standing."
How do pass/fail courses affect GPA?
Pass/fail courses typically don't affect GPA calculation โ passing earns credit hours but no grade points, and failing usually also doesn't affect GPA (though some schools penalize F grades from P/F courses). This calculator doesn't include a P/F option; you should simply omit P/F courses from the calculation to get an accurate GPA for your graded courses only.
Can I calculate my cumulative GPA across multiple semesters?
Yes โ add all your courses from all semesters into the calculator, not just the current semester. The weighted average automatically handles the different credit values. Alternatively, add courses from multiple semesters one by one and the GPA will update as you go. For a true cumulative GPA, include every graded course you've taken.
What's the difference between 4.0 and 4.33 scales?
On the standard 4.0 scale, A and A+ are both worth 4.0 points (no distinction). On the 4.33 scale, A+ = 4.33, A = 4.0, and A- = 3.67. The 4.33 scale rewards exceptional performance more. It's commonly used in Canada (University of Toronto, McGill) and some US schools. If your school uses the 4.0 scale, all A+ grades you earn are worth 4.0, not 4.33.