GPA Calculator
Calculate semester GPA, cumulative GPA, and find out what grades you need to hit your target.
Semester & cumulative GPA · What-if calculator · 4.0 & 5.0 scale · +/- grades
GPA Calculator
Scale
4.0 Scale
5.0 Weighted
This Semester's Courses
| Course Name | Credits | Grade |
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Previous Cumulative GPA (optional — leave blank for semester GPA only)
What-If GPA Calculator — What Grades Do I Need?
Enter your current GPA info and a target GPA to see what semester GPA you need to reach it.
Letter Grade to GPA Points Reference
4.0 Scale (Standard)
| Letter | Points | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| A+ | 4.0 | 97–100% |
| A | 4.0 | 93–96% |
| A− | 3.7 | 90–92% |
| B+ | 3.3 | 87–89% |
| B | 3.0 | 83–86% |
| B− | 2.7 | 80–82% |
| C+ | 2.3 | 77–79% |
| C | 2.0 | 73–76% |
| C− | 1.7 | 70–72% |
| D+ | 1.3 | 67–69% |
| D | 1.0 | 60–66% |
| F | 0.0 | Below 60% |
5.0 Scale (Weighted AP/Honors)
| Letter | AP/Honors | Regular |
|---|---|---|
| A+/A | 5.0 | 4.0 |
| A− | 4.7 | 3.7 |
| B+ | 4.3 | 3.3 |
| B | 4.0 | 3.0 |
| B− | 3.7 | 2.7 |
| C+ | 3.3 | 2.3 |
| C | 3.0 | 2.0 |
| C− | 2.7 | 1.7 |
| D | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| F | 0.0 | 0.0 |
FAQ
GPA calculator questions
How is GPA calculated?
GPA = Σ(Grade Points × Credits) ÷ Total Credits. A in a 3-credit class = 4.0 × 3 = 12 quality points. B in a 4-credit class = 3.0 × 4 = 12 quality points. Total quality points ÷ total credits = GPA.
What is a good GPA?
3.5–4.0: Excellent, typically earns honors. 3.0–3.5: Good, above average. 2.5–3.0: Satisfactory. Below 2.0: Academic probation risk. Graduate schools typically require 3.0 minimum; competitive programs want 3.5+.
How many credits does it take to raise my GPA?
It gets harder the more credits you've completed. With 60 credits at 2.5 GPA, you need a 3.83 semester GPA over 30 more credits just to reach 2.83. Use the What-If calculator for your exact numbers — the answer is almost always "more than you think."
What is the difference between weighted and unweighted GPA?
Unweighted GPA caps at 4.0 regardless of course difficulty. Weighted GPA (5.0 scale) gives extra points for AP, IB, and honors classes — A in AP = 5.0. Most colleges recalculate GPA themselves, so weighted GPA mainly matters for high school class rank.