GPA Calculator
Calculate your grade point average instantly. Supports standard 4.0 scale, weighted GPA for AP and Honours courses, and cumulative GPA. Free, no sign-up required.
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About This GPA Calculator
This free GPA calculator works on the standard 4.0 scale used by most schools, colleges and universities in Canada, the United States, and many countries worldwide. Simply enter your course grades and credit hours to instantly calculate your grade point average, see your letter grade classification, and review a full course-by-course breakdown.
The calculator offers three modes to cover every situation. Standard GPA calculates your semester or term GPA from individual course grades using the traditional 4.0 scale. Weighted GPA adds support for Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB) and Honours courses, which carry a 0.5 or 1.0 point bonus to reward academic difficulty. Cumulative GPA lets you combine your existing GPA and credit hours with a new semester to see your updated overall average.
Credits, also called credit hours or units, represent the weight of each course. A full-year course typically carries more credits than a half-year elective. The GPA formula multiplies each course’s grade points by its credit value, sums these quality points across all courses, then divides by the total number of credits attempted.
GPA standards vary around the world. While 4.0 is the most widely used scale internationally, some countries use different systems such as the 10-point scale used in India, the 7-point scale used in Australia, or percentage-based systems common across Europe. If your institution uses a different scale, use the percentage equivalent or convert your grades to the nearest letter grade equivalent before entering them.
Frequently Asked Questions
GPA is calculated by multiplying each course’s grade points (A = 4.0, B = 3.0, etc.) by the number of credit hours for that course. These products, called quality points, are added together and then divided by the total number of credit hours attempted. For example, an A in a 3-credit course contributes 12 quality points, and a B in a 4-credit course contributes 12 quality points as well.
A weighted GPA gives extra grade points for completing more challenging courses such as Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB) or Honours classes. Typically, Honours courses add 0.5 points and AP or IB courses add 1.0 point to the grade value. This means an A in an AP course is worth 5.0 instead of 4.0, recognising that the course is harder than a standard class.
On the standard 4.0 scale, a GPA of 3.5 or above is generally considered excellent and is often described as a distinction or Dean’s List level. A GPA between 3.0 and 3.49 is considered good and represents a solid B average. Between 2.0 and 2.99 is satisfactory, and below 2.0 may put a student on academic probation at many institutions. Requirements vary significantly by school, programme and country.
Credit hours, also called units or credit points, represent the academic weight of a course. They are typically based on the number of hours spent in class per week over a semester. A standard full-time semester is usually 15 to 18 credit hours. Courses with lab components or more contact hours generally carry more credits. Each credit hour is weighted equally in the GPA calculation, so a 4-credit course has twice the impact of a 2-credit course.
The most effective way to raise your GPA is to earn higher grades in higher-credit courses, since they carry more weight in the calculation. Retaking a course in which you received a low grade (if your institution allows grade replacement) can also have a significant impact. Consistent performance over time matters more than any single result. Use this calculator to model different grade scenarios and see exactly how much each course affects your overall average.
This calculator is based on the 4.0 GPA scale, which is the standard used across Canada, the United States, and many international institutions. If your school uses a different scale, you can convert your grades to letter grade equivalents before entering them. Common conversions include: 90 to 100 percent equals A, 80 to 89 percent equals B, 70 to 79 percent equals C, and 60 to 69 percent equals D. Many universities worldwide accept or convert to the 4.0 scale for exchange programmes and graduate school applications.