GPA, or grade point average, converts course grades into a single number. Many schools in the United States and Canada use a 4.0 scale, although grading rules can vary.
Use the GPA Calculator to enter courses, grades, and credit hours. It can estimate semester GPA and cumulative GPA.
Basic GPA steps
- Convert each letter grade to grade points.
- Multiply grade points by course credit hours.
- Add all quality points together.
- Divide by total credit hours.
Example
If you earn an A in a 3-credit course, that course may count as 12 quality points. If you earn a B in another 3-credit course, that may count as 9 quality points. Together, 21 quality points divided by 6 credits gives a 3.5 GPA.
Weighted grades
If you need to calculate a class average before GPA, use the Grade Calculator. If you need to convert scores into percentages, use the Percentage Calculator.