GPA Calculator

The US 4.0 GPA scale assigns point values to letter grades: 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 = 0.0. Your GPA is a weighted average where credit hours serve as the weights. A student earning an A (4.0) in a 4-credit course and a B (3.0) in a 3-credit course has a GPA of (4.0×4 + 3.0×3) ÷ (4+3) = 25÷7 = 3.57. Some schools use a 4.3 or 4.5 scale for honors and AP courses, where an A+ in an AP class might count as 4.5 or 5.0. This weighted GPA rewards students for taking challenging courses — a B+ in AP Physics (3.8 on a 5.0 scale) contributes more than an A in a regular elective (4.0 on a 4.0 scale). This calculator supports standard, plus/minus, and weighted scales. You can add multiple semesters to compute a cumulative GPA, which is what appears on your transcript and what graduate programs evaluate.

Different milestones require different GPAs. Most colleges require a minimum 2.0 for graduation. Dean's List typically requires 3.5 or higher for the semester. Academic probation usually triggers below 2.0. Graduate school admissions generally look for 3.0+ (competitive programs want 3.5+). Medical schools average 3.73 for accepted students, and top law schools average 3.8+. Scholarship thresholds vary: many merit scholarships require maintaining a 3.0 or 3.5. If your cumulative GPA is 3.2 after 60 credits and you want to reach 3.5 by graduation at 120 credits, you need an average GPA of 3.8 over your remaining 60 credits — achievable but demanding. This calculator helps you model these scenarios: enter your current GPA and credits completed, then see what semester GPA you need going forward to reach your target. Understanding how each course affects your overall GPA empowers better decisions about course loads and study allocation.