- Select your grading scale (4.0, 5.0, or percentage)
- Enter your course name (optional but helpful for tracking)
- Enter the credit hours for each course
- Select the grade you received for each course
- Add more courses as needed using 'Add Course'
- Optionally include your previous GPA and credits for cumulative calculation
- Click 'Calculate GPA' to see your results
How is GPA calculated?
GPA is calculated by multiplying the grade points for each course by its credit hours, summing these values, and dividing by the total credit hours. For example, if you got an A (4.0) in a 3-credit course and a B (3.0) in a 4-credit course, your GPA would be (4.0×3 + 3.0×4) / (3+4) = 3.43.
What is a good GPA?
On a 4.0 scale, a GPA of 3.5 or higher is generally considered excellent, 3.0-3.4 is good, 2.5-2.9 is average, and below 2.0 may indicate academic difficulty. However, standards vary by institution and field of study.
What's the difference between semester and cumulative GPA?
Semester GPA reflects your performance in a single term, while cumulative GPA represents your overall academic performance across all semesters. Cumulative GPA is typically more important for graduation requirements and job applications.
Do all schools use the same grading scale?
No, grading scales vary by country and institution. The 4.0 scale is common in the US, while other countries may use 5.0, 10.0, or percentage-based systems. Our calculator supports multiple scales to accommodate different systems.