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GPA Calculator
By the Dailycaltor team · formula-verified · last updated July 2026
Your grade point average on the 4.0 scale.
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Formula
GPA = sum of (grade points × credits) ÷ total credits. On the 4.0 scale, A = 4.0, B = 3.0, C = 2.0, D = 1.0, F = 0, with plus/minus steps of about 0.3.
Worked examples
- A (3 cr) + B+ (3 cr) + B (4 cr) → (12 + 9.9 + 12) ÷ 10 = 3.39 GPA.
- Straight A− across 15 credits → 3.70.
- One F in a 3-credit course pulls a 4.0 across 12 credits down to 3.0.
Common mistakes
- Averaging grades without weighting by credits — a 1-credit A cannot offset a 4-credit C.
- Mixing weighted (AP/honors 5.0) and unweighted scales.
- Forgetting that pass/fail courses usually do not count toward GPA.
Last updated: July 2026. Educational estimates only.
Questions
How is GPA calculated?
Multiply each grade's points by its credits, add them up, divide by total credits.
What is a good GPA?
3.0+ is solid; 3.5+ is strong for competitive programs; exact bars vary by school and field.
What GPA is an A average?
About 3.7–4.0 depending on how many A− grades are mixed in.
How do I raise my GPA fast?
High grades in high-credit courses move it most; retake policies can also replace old grades at some schools.
Weighted vs unweighted?
Weighted scales add points for harder courses (up to 5.0). This tool uses the standard unweighted 4.0 scale.
Does this calculate cumulative GPA?
Enter all courses to date (or treat each row as a semester with its average and total credits).