Education & Math
GPA Calculator
An A in a 3-credit course and a B in a 4-credit course work out to a 3.43 GPA, not 3.5, because GPA weights every grade by its credit hours. This GPA calculator computes weighted grade point average from multiple courses using grade points and credit hours.
Quick answer
GPA is weighted by credit hours, not a plain average.
What this tells you
- •GPA is weighted by credit hours, not a plain average.
- •Quality points are grade points multiplied by credits.
- •Final GPA is total quality points divided by total credits.
- •This estimate assumes your school uses a compatible 0.0 to 4.0 grade-point scale.
How to Use
- 1Enter each course grade point value (0.0 to 4.0).
- 2Enter corresponding credit hours for each course.
- 3Add rows as needed and calculate.
How It Works
Formula
GPA = Sum(grade points x credits) / Sum(credits)This is the standard weighted GPA method used by most institutions.
Calculation note: values are processed in the order shown above, using the current input units.
Worked Examples
Three-course weighted GPA
Course grades4.0, 3.0, 3.7
Credits3, 4, 3
Result3.51 GPA
Common mistakes
- Averaging grade points without credit weights
- Using letter grades directly instead of grade points
- Entering zero credits for a course
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Credits are used as weights for each course.
Yes. Decimal credit values are supported.
No. Convert letters to grade points first based on your school's scale.
Multiply each course's grade points by its credit hours, add those quality points together, then divide by your total credit hours. For example, a 4.0 in a 3-credit class and a 3.0 in a 4-credit class is (12 + 12) / 7 = 3.43.
A 3.0 or higher is generally considered solid, and a 3.5 or higher is competitive for graduate programs and scholarships. Cutoffs vary by school and program, so check the specific requirement you are targeting.
It estimates gpa calculator outputs using the visible inputs and formula assumptions on this page.