A walkthrough, end to end.
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Add each course with its grade and credit hours.
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The calculator multiplies grade points by credits, sums, and divides by total credits.
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Standard 4.0 scale: A=4.0, B=3.0, C=2.0, D=1.0, F=0.
Weighted GPA
GPA = Σ(grade_points × credits) / Σ(credits). Letter grades map to standard 4.0-scale points with optional plus/minus modifiers.
What you can do with this.
Semester GPA
Compute one term's GPA before grades post.
Cumulative GPA
Combine multiple terms by listing every course.
What-if planning
Try different grade scenarios for finals.
Honors thresholds
Check if you're on track for cum laude/magna.
Transfer credit
See how transfer courses affect GPA.
Scholarship eligibility
Verify GPA against scholarship cutoffs.
Pre-application planning
Estimate GPA for grad school apps.
GPA 2026 — what's current
4.0 scale dominant in US; calculator wins for instant weighted GPA.
Frequently asked.
Standard US 4.0 scale with optional plus/minus modifiers (A=4.0, A−=3.7, B+=3.3, etc.).
Set all credits to 1 to get a simple unweighted GPA.
Add only graded courses. Pass/fail credits are typically excluded from GPA.
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