GPA Calculator
Calculate your Grade Point Average based on your course grades and credits.
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Abbreviations Explained
GPA (Grade Point Average): A numerical representation of your academic performance, calculated by averaging grade points across all courses.
Credit Hours: The number of hours per week a course meets, representing its weight in GPA calculation.
Grade Points: Numerical values assigned to letter grades (A=4.0, B=3.0, C=2.0, D=1.0, F=0.0).
Weighted GPA: GPA calculation that gives extra points for honors, AP, or IB courses.
Unweighted GPA: Standard 4.0 scale GPA without extra weight for advanced courses.
Cumulative GPA: Overall GPA across all semesters or terms.
How the Calculation Works
GPA is calculated using a weighted average:
Standard Grade Point Scale:
- A = 4.0 points
- B = 3.0 points
- C = 2.0 points
- D = 1.0 points
- F = 0.0 points
Example: Three courses:
• Math (3 credits, A): 4.0 × 3 = 12 points
• English (3 credits, B): 3.0 × 3 = 9 points
• History (4 credits, A): 4.0 × 4 = 16 points
• Total: 37 points / 10 credits = 3.70 GPA
Note: Some schools use plus/minus grading (A- = 3.7, B+ = 3.3, etc.) or weighted scales for honors courses. Check your institution's specific grading policy.
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