GPA Calculator
Weighted GPA from course grades and credit hours.
Weighted GPA
3.63
Cum laude range
How each course contributes
| Course | Grade | Credits | Quality points | Share of GPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Course 1 | A (4.0) | 3.0 | 12.00 | 30.0% |
| Course 2 | B+ (3.3) | 4.0 | 13.20 | 40.0% |
| Course 3 | A− (3.7) | 3.0 | 11.10 | 30.0% |
How the GPA Calculator works
GPA is a credit-weighted average, so a 4-credit course moves your average twice as much as a 2-credit one. Add each course with its grade and credit hours to see both the weighted GPA that appears on your transcript and the simple unweighted average.
Frequently asked questions
How is GPA calculated?
Multiply each course's grade points by its credit hours, sum those products, then divide by total credit hours. An A (4.0) in a 3-credit course and a B (3.0) in a 1-credit course gives (12 + 3) ÷ 4 = 3.75.
What are the standard grade point values?
On the 4.0 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. Some institutions award A+ as 4.0 and others as 4.3, which is worth checking.
What is the difference between weighted and unweighted GPA?
Unweighted treats every course equally on a 4.0 maximum. Weighted gives extra points for honours, AP, or IB courses — often 5.0 for an A — so a weighted GPA can exceed 4.0. Colleges frequently recalculate using their own scale.
How do I raise my GPA?
The arithmetic gets harder as you accumulate credits, because each new course is a smaller share of the total. Prioritise high-credit courses, and check whether your school allows grade replacement on a retake rather than averaging both attempts.