How to use the GPA Calculator
- Add each class with its credit hours (often 3 or 4 in college, 1 in high school).
- Choose the letter grade. Pluses and minuses use the common 4.0 scale.
- For high school, set the class type to Honors or AP/IB to see your weighted GPA.
- Enter your current GPA and credits completed to see your new cumulative GPA.
Formula used
| Grade | Percent | Points |
|---|---|---|
| A+ / A | 93β100 | 4.0 |
| Aβ | 90β92 | 3.7 |
| B+ | 87β89 | 3.3 |
| B | 83β86 | 3.0 |
| Bβ | 80β82 | 2.7 |
| C+ | 77β79 | 2.3 |
| C | 73β76 | 2.0 |
| Cβ | 70β72 | 1.7 |
| D+ | 67β69 | 1.3 |
| D | 65β66 | 1.0 |
| F | Below 65 | 0.0 |
Schools differ slightly. Some count A+ as 4.3, and percentage cut-offs vary.
Worked examples
| Classes | Working | GPA |
|---|---|---|
| A (4 cr), B (3 cr) | (16 + 9) Γ· 7 | 3.57 |
| A, Aβ, B+, B (3 cr each) | (12 + 11.1 + 9.9 + 9) Γ· 12 | 3.50 |
| Current 3.20 over 60 cr + term 3.60 over 15 cr | (192 + 54) Γ· 75 | 3.28 |
How to raise your GPA
Classes with more credits move your GPA more, so focus on them. Retaking a failed class often replaces the old grade. Your cumulative GPA moves more slowly the more credits you have, so early semesters matter a lot. Need a score on your final? Use the Final Grade Calculator. Applying abroad with an Indian CGPA? Convert it with CGPA to Percentage Converter.
Frequently asked questions
What is a good GPA?
A 3.0 is a solid B average. Competitive colleges often look for 3.5 or above, and many scholarships ask for at least 3.0.
What is the difference between weighted and unweighted GPA?
Unweighted GPA uses the plain 4.0 scale for every class. Weighted GPA adds extra points for harder classes, such as 0.5 for honors and 1.0 for AP, so it can exceed 4.0.
How do I calculate cumulative GPA?
Multiply your current GPA by credits completed, add this term's grade points, and divide by total credits.
Do pass/fail classes count?
Usually not. Pass/fail credits count toward graduation but not GPA. Leave them out.
How is UK university grading different?
UK degrees use classifications (First, 2:1, 2:2, Third) based on percentage marks, not GPA. A First is usually 70% or more.
Our team builds and tests every tool by hand, checks each formula against official sources (IRS, HMRC, the Income Tax Department of India, CBSE, NHS, WHO) and reviews pages whenever rules change. Last reviewed on . Spotted a mistake? Tell us.