GPA Calculator

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Calculate GPA using 4.0, 5.0, percentage, or letter grade systems - compatible with any institution.

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See your GPA update in real-time as you add courses and grades - no waiting required.

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Calculate Your GPA Online Free

A GPA calculator is a free website that adds up your grade points and divides them by the number of credits, so you know exactly where you stand. You do not sign up and you do not install anything. Pick the scale your school uses, type the name of each class, the grade you got and how many credits it is worth - the site shows the final GPA right away. It works with the common 4-point scale, the weighted 5-point scale, plain percentages and letter grades. High-school pupils, college students or anyone who wants to keep an eye on school marks use it. Open the page when you build next term's schedule, when you decide what grades you need or when you verify that you have enough points to graduate.

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How to Calculate Your GPA

Follow these simple steps to calculate your Grade Point Average and track your academic progress.

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Select Grading Scale

Choose your school's grading system from the dropdown menu: 4.0 scale for standard US grades, 5.0 scale for weighted/honors courses, percentage system, or letter grades.

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Add Your Courses

Click the "Add Course" button to create a new course entry. You can add as many courses as needed for accurate calculation.

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Enter Course Details

Fill in the course name, your grade, and credit hours for each class. The calculator automatically validates your input as you type.

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View Real-Time GPA

Watch your GPA calculate automatically as you enter each course. The display shows your current GPA, total credits, and number of courses.

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Adjust or Remove Courses

Edit course information anytime or remove courses using the delete button. Use "Clear All" to start fresh with a new calculation.

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Save Your Results

Take a screenshot or bookmark the page with your courses saved for future reference and semester planning.

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Frequently Asked Questions

GPA is calculated by multiplying each grade by its credit hours, adding all the results together, then dividing by total credit hours. For example, an A in a 3-credit course equals 12 grade points on a 4.0 scale. The calculator handles all math automatically.

The 4.0 scale is standard where an A equals 4.0 points. The 5.0 scale is weighted, giving honors and AP courses extra points - an A in an honors class equals 5.0. High schools often use the 5.0 scale to reward challenging coursework.

Yes, simply add all courses from all semesters together. Enter every class you've taken with its grade and credit hours. The calculator will automatically compute your cumulative GPA across all terms and years.

Yes, the calculator works for both high school and college students. Select the grading scale your institution uses. High schools often use weighted 5.0 scales while colleges typically use unweighted 4.0 scales.

No, all calculations happen locally in your browser. Your grades and course information are never sent to any server or stored in a database. Your academic data remains completely private and secure on your device.

Pass/fail courses typically don't count toward GPA calculation. Only include courses with letter or numerical grades. If your school assigns grade points to pass/fail classes, consult your registrar for the proper conversion values.

There's no limit to the number of courses you can add. Whether you're calculating one semester or your entire academic career, the calculator handles any number of courses and provides accurate results instantly.

Most scholarships require a minimum GPA between 3.0 and 3.5 on a 4.0 scale, though highly competitive scholarships may require 3.7 or higher. Check specific scholarship requirements as standards vary by program and institution.

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Our GPA calculator helps students track their grades instantly. Add your courses, enter grades, and see your GPA update in real time. Works with different grading scales used worldwide.

Why Use Our GPA Calculator?

Calculating GPA by hand takes time and leads to mistakes. Our tool does the math for you. Add as many courses as you need. Change grades anytime. Watch your GPA adjust automatically.

The calculator supports multiple grading systems. Choose from 4.0 scale, 5.0 weighted scale, percentage grades, or letter grades. Switch between scales easily if your school uses a different system.

Perfect for Students

High school students use it to track progress. College students plan their semester goals. Parents monitor their children's academic performance. Teachers help students understand grade impacts.

The tool is free and works in your browser. No downloads needed. No account required. Your data stays private and never leaves your device.

Understanding Different GPA Scales

Schools use different systems to calculate grades. Here are the most common:

  • 4.0 Scale - Standard US system where A = 4.0, B = 3.0, C = 2.0, D = 1.0, F = 0.0
  • 5.0 Weighted Scale - Used for AP or honors courses where A = 5.0, B = 4.0, C = 3.0
  • Percentage System - Based on scores from 0 to 100, common in many countries
  • Letter Grades - Traditional A through F system with plus and minus variations

What is GPA and Why Does It Matter?

GPA stands for Grade Point Average. It shows your overall academic performance as a single number. Schools use it to measure student success. Colleges look at GPA during admissions. Employers sometimes check GPA for entry-level jobs.

A higher GPA opens more opportunities. Many scholarships require a minimum GPA. Honor societies have GPA requirements. Graduate schools consider GPA heavily in their decisions.

How GPA Calculation Works

GPA calculation follows a simple formula. Each course grade gets converted to grade points. Those points multiply by the credit hours for that course. Add all the grade points together. Divide by total credit hours. The result is your GPA.

For example, if you got an A (4.0) in a 3-credit course, that's 12 grade points. A B (3.0) in a 4-credit course gives 12 grade points. Total is 24 grade points across 7 credits. Your GPA would be 24 ÷ 7 = 3.43.

GPA Ranges and What They Mean

  • 4.0 GPA - Perfect grades, all A's across every course
  • 3.5-3.9 GPA - Excellent performance, mostly A's with some B's
  • 3.0-3.4 GPA - Good performance, solid B average
  • 2.5-2.9 GPA - Fair performance, between B and C average
  • 2.0-2.4 GPA - Below average, mostly C grades
  • Below 2.0 - Poor performance, academic probation risk

Tips to Improve Your GPA

  • Focus on courses worth more credits since they impact GPA more
  • Attend every class and take detailed notes
  • Start assignments early to avoid rushed work
  • Ask teachers for help when you don't understand something
  • Form study groups with classmates
  • Use extra credit opportunities when available
  • Retake courses if your school allows grade replacement

Common GPA Questions

  • Cumulative vs Semester GPA: Cumulative includes all completed courses. Semester only counts current term classes.
  • Weighted vs Unweighted: Weighted adds extra points for advanced courses. Unweighted treats all courses equally.
  • Credit Hours: Usually match contact hours per week. A course meeting 3 hours weekly equals 3 credits.
  • Pass/Fail Courses: These typically don't affect GPA since they have no grade points.

Start calculating your GPA today. Free, accurate, and easy to use. Track your academic progress with confidence.