🎓EducationUpdated March 2026

GPA Calculator - Grade Point Average Tool

Calculate your semester or cumulative GPA instantly with weighted and unweighted grade options.

Semester Courses

Course
Grade
Credits
Semester GPA
3.67
Cum Laude
10 credit hours this semester

Course Breakdown

Mathematics
A3cr12.0
English Composition
B+3cr9.9
Physics
A-4cr14.8
Total Quality Points36.7

GPA Scale Reference

Summa Cum Laude3.9 – 4.0
Magna Cum Laude3.7 – 3.9
Cum Laude3.5 – 3.7
Good Standing3.0 – 3.5
Satisfactory2.0 – 3.0
Below Average0 – 2.0

How to use this calculator

  1. 1Choose your grading scale.
  2. 2Enter each class grade.
  3. 3Add the credit hours for each class.
  4. 4Review your semester or cumulative GPA instantly.

Written by FreeToolCalc Team

Formulas based on standard financial/medical equations. Last updated: March 2026.

What a GPA calculator does

A GPA calculator helps you turn a list of course grades into one clear number. That number can affect scholarships, admissions, internships, and graduation goals.

GPA formula

GPA = Total Grade Points / Total Credit Hours
Grade points for each course = grade value × course credits

Example GPA scale

Letter GradeTypical Value
A4.0
B3.0
C2.0
D1.0
F0.0

What changes your GPA most

  • Credit-heavy courses: More credits usually mean more influence.
  • Low grades in major classes: These can move GPA fast.
  • Weighted courses: Advanced classes may add extra value depending on your school.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do you calculate GPA?

GPA is calculated by multiplying each course grade value by its credit hours, adding the total grade points, and dividing by the total credit hours.

What is the difference between weighted and unweighted GPA?

Unweighted GPA uses the standard value for a grade. Weighted GPA gives extra value to advanced classes such as honors, AP, or IB courses.

What is a 4.0 GPA scale?

A standard 4.0 scale usually treats an A as 4.0, B as 3.0, C as 2.0, D as 1.0, and F as 0.0, with some schools also using plus and minus grades.

Why do credit hours matter in GPA?

Credit hours weight each class. A grade in a 4-credit class usually affects GPA more than a grade in a 1-credit class.

Can I use this for cumulative GPA?

Yes. You can use it for a single semester or combine multiple classes to estimate cumulative GPA.