Calculate Grade Point Average from course grades
A GPA calculator finds your Grade Point Average by converting each course's letter grade to grade points, weighting by credit hours, and averaging across all courses. It's used by students to track academic standing and plan for scholarship or program requirements.
GPA = Σ(Grade Points × Credit Hours) / Σ(Credit Hours)
Each course grade is converted to grade points (e.g., A=4.0, B=3.0), multiplied by that course's credit hours, summed across all courses, and divided by total credit hours.
Unweighted GPA uses a standard 4.0 scale regardless of course difficulty; weighted GPA gives extra points for honors, AP, or IB courses (sometimes up to 5.0), rewarding students who take more challenging classes.
Include every course from every term in the same calculation — sum all (grade points × credit hours) across all semesters and divide by the total credit hours from all semesters combined.
Typically no — pass/fail courses usually aren't included in GPA calculations at all, since they don't have a standard letter grade, though credit hours may still count toward degree requirements.
Most standard college courses are 3-4 credit hours, though this varies by school and course type — check your syllabus or course catalog for the exact value.