GPA Calculator
Free GPA calculator. Enter your course grades and credit hours to calculate your GPA on a 4.0 scale. Cumulative GPA also supported.
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1. How GPA Is Calculated
GPA (Grade Point Average) is a measure of academic achievement on a numerical scale, typically 0.0 to 4.0 in the United States. It is calculated as a weighted average of your grade points, weighted by credit hours.
Formula: GPA = Total Quality Points ÷ Total Credit Hours
Quality Points for a course = Grade Point Value × Credit Hours. Example: An A (4.0) in a 3-credit course = 4.0 × 3 = 12 quality points.
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2. Standard 4.0 GPA 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 = 0.0
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3. GPA Benchmarks
- 4.0 = Perfect GPA (all A's)
- 3.5+ = Dean's List / Honor Roll at most universities
- 3.0 = B average — generally required for graduate school
- 2.0 = C average — minimum for most universities to stay enrolled
See also: Grade Calculator | Percentage Calculator