What is a GPA calculator?
A GPA calculator estimates grade point average by converting each letter grade to grade points, multiplying those points by the course credit value, then dividing total grade points by total graded credits. This page uses a common unweighted 4.0 model so credit-heavy courses contribute proportionally more than smaller-credit courses.
For college-specific semester and cumulative planning, use the College GPA Calculator with prior GPA and credit hours.
How is GPA calculated?
The core formula is GPA = total grade points ÷ total graded credits. For a 3-credit course with an A (4.0), the course contributes 12 grade points. A 4-credit course with a B (3.0) contributes 12 grade points. Together that is 24 grade points over 7 credits, or about 3.429.
If your school adds extra grade points for advanced classes, compare the result with the Weighted GPA Calculator.
How should you use this GPA calculator?
Enter each graded course, choose its letter grade, and enter the credits attached to that course. Add more rows for additional classes. Leave pass/fail or audited work out unless your institution assigns it grade points. Use the result for planning, then compare it with your school’s official transcript rules.
Students working from a high-school transcript can also use the High School GPA Calculator for an unweighted 4.0 estimate.
Why can an official GPA be different?
GPA policies are not completely standardized. Schools may treat repeated classes, transfer work, withdrawals, pass/fail courses, plus/minus grades, and developmental classes differently. The calculator shows its grade-point scale openly so you can understand the estimate instead of assuming every institution uses identical rules.
When the question is about assignment performance rather than GPA, the Grade Calculator is the better tool for weighted course categories.
Frequently asked questions about GPA
Authoritative resources
Use official institutional information for decisions and policies. These resources provide useful definitions or comparison information: