GPA is a weighted average where credit hours are the weights. Use this calculator to compute semester GPA from letter grades and credits, and optionally compute a new cumulative GPA using your existing GPA and credit total.
Semester GPA
Semester GPA
3.65
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Total credit hours
6.0
Grade point total
21.90
Cumulative GPA (optional)
If you already have credits and a current GPA, enter them here to compute your updated cumulative GPA.
New cumulative GPA
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A GPA calculator converts letter grades and credit hours into semester and cumulative GPA using your school’s scale.
Where: symbols follow the inputs and conventions used in this calculator (principal, rates, terms, or units as labeled).
Real-World Example
An A in 3 credits and a B in 4 credits contribute (4×3 + 3×4) / 7 term points on a 4.0 scale.
Quick Reference
How to calculate Grade Point Average (GPA)?
Enter each course’s credit hours Enter the letter grade or points per course Add or remove rows for your full schedule Choose semester vs cumulative if available Calculate to see weighted GPA
What is the formula for Grade Point Average (GPA)?
GPA matters most when a cutoff exists: scholarships, Dean’s List, probation thresholds, and graduate admissions. The most common planning mistake is ignoring credit hours—improving a 4-credit class often moves your GPA more than improving a 1-credit elective.
If your GPA is below your target, use a “next semester” plan: pick realistic grade goals and run scenarios. This turns GPA from a mystery into a manageable math problem.
Frequently Asked Questions
What GPA do I need for scholarships?
Requirements vary, but many scholarships and honors programs target a 3.0+ GPA, with competitive awards often requiring 3.5+. Always check the specific program’s cutoff and weighting rules.
What GPA do most grad schools require?
Many programs list a 3.0 minimum, but admissions is holistic and competitive programs may expect higher. Your major GPA, prerequisites, and trend over time can matter.
How do I recover from a bad semester?
Use this calculator to see what grades you need going forward. Prioritize high-credit courses, improve study systems, and talk to instructors early—grade improvement usually comes from process changes, not last-minute cramming.
Is A+ different from A?
Some schools treat A+ as 4.3, but many treat it as 4.0. This calculator uses the scale you specified: A+ = 4.0.
What’s the GPA formula?
GPA = Σ(Grade Points × Credit Hours) / Σ(Credit Hours). Credit hours are the weighting factor that makes a 4-credit class matter more than a 1-credit class.
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