Math & Education

GPA Calculator (4.0 Scale)

Calculate your GPA on the standard US 4.0 scale.

Enter each course's credit hours and grade point value (A=4.0, A-=3.7, B+=3.3, etc.) to calculate your credit-weighted GPA on the standard US 4.0 scale.

Format: credit hours,grade points (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=1.0, F=0) Enter at least one valid "credits,gradepoints" line.

Your GPA

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Total Credit Hours

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How to Use This Tool

  1. For each course, note its credit hours and convert your letter grade to grade points (A=4.0, A-=3.7, B+=3.3, etc.).
  2. Enter each course as "credits,gradepoints" — one per line.
  3. Click Calculate GPA for your credit-weighted grade point average.

The 4.0 GPA Scale

Letter GradeGrade Points
A4.0
A-3.7
B+3.3
B3.0
B-2.7
C+2.3
C2.0
C-1.7
D1.0
F0.0

The GPA Formula

GPA = Σ(Credit Hours × Grade Points) ÷ Σ(Credit Hours)

Why Credit-Weighting Matters

A 4-credit course with a B grade affects your GPA more than a 1-credit course with the same grade, since GPA is weighted by how much coursework each class represents — this calculator applies that weighting automatically.

A Note on Scale Variations

Some schools use slight variations of the 4.0 scale (for example, some don't use +/- grades, or weight honors/AP courses differently). Check your specific institution's official grading scale if it deviates from the standard table above.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this work for weighted GPA (with AP/Honors bonus points)?

You can adapt it — if your school adds bonus points for AP/Honors courses (e.g., an A in AP = 5.0 instead of 4.0), simply enter the weighted grade point value for those courses instead of the standard scale value.

What if my school doesn't use +/- grades?

Simply use the whole-letter-grade values (A=4.0, B=3.0, C=2.0, D=1.0, F=0) for your calculation instead of the +/- variants.

This calculator is provided for general informational and estimation purposes only. Results should not be treated as professional financial, tax, legal, medical, or engineering advice. Always verify critical calculations with a qualified professional or official source before making decisions.