GPA Calculator

GPA (Grade Point Average) is a standardized way to measure academic performance on a consistent scale. Most US universities use a 4.0 scale, while other countries use different systems. 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, D = 1.0, F = 0.0. Some schools use a 5.0 scale for honors or AP courses. Weighted by credit hours: Not all courses count equally. A 4-credit course has twice the weight of a 2-credit course. GPA = Sum of (grade points × credit hours) ÷ total credit hours. This means a poor grade in a high-credit course impacts your GPA more than a low-credit course. Cumulative vs. semester GPA: Semester GPA covers one term only. Cumulative GPA covers all terms combined and is what appears on your transcript and matters for graduate school applications. Why GPA matters: Graduate school admissions typically require 3.0+ GPA. Many employers screen by GPA for entry-level positions. Scholarships, honors programs, and academic standing all use GPA thresholds.