GPA calculator

How this GPA calculator works

Each letter grade is converted to grade points: A and A+ equal 4.0, A− equals 3.7, B+ equals 3.3, B equals 3.0, and the scale continues down to F at 0.0. The calculator multiplies those points by each course’s credits, adds the results and divides by total credits. A four-credit course therefore affects the result more than a one-credit course.

For the weighted estimate, Honors courses receive a 0.5-point bonus and AP or IB courses receive a 1.0-point bonus. These are common conventions rather than universal rules. Some schools cap weighted grades, use a 5.0 scale, assign different values to plus and minus grades or recalculate transferred and repeated courses separately.

Weighted vs unweighted GPA

An unweighted GPA places grades on the same 4.0 scale regardless of course difficulty. A weighted GPA adds recognition for advanced coursework and can exceed 4.0. Colleges and schools may review both, then recalculate a transcript using their own method. Two students with identical grades can therefore see different published GPAs under different policies.

Use the unweighted result for a consistent view of grades and the weighted estimate to understand how common rigor bonuses could change the average. For an official figure, follow the institution’s policy.

How to calculate GPA manually

1. Convert each letter grade to its grade-point value.
2. Multiply the points by that course’s credits.
3. Add all quality points.
4. Add all attempted credits included by your school.
5. Divide quality points by total credits.

For example, an A in a three-credit course contributes 12 quality points. A B+ in a four-credit course contributes 13.2. Together, 25.2 quality points divided by seven credits produces a 3.60 unweighted GPA.

How to improve your GPA strategically

GPA changes through future graded work, not through a calculator. Start with courses where an upcoming assignment or exam can still change the final grade. High-credit courses usually have more influence, but deadlines, grade weights and realistic improvement matter too. Confirm each calculation with the syllabus before choosing where to spend your time.

Turn the next assessment into a concrete practice plan. Use the exam prep app, create questions with the practice test generator, or follow the AI exam study workflow. Active recall and corrected practice reveal more than rereading, although no method guarantees a particular grade.

Frequently asked questions

Does an A+ count as 4.0 or 4.3?

This calculator caps A+ at 4.0. Some schools award 4.3, so check the scale used for your official GPA.

Should pass/fail courses be included?

Usually only courses that receive grade points belong in the calculation. Policies differ for failed, repeated, transferred, withdrawn and pass/fail courses.

Can a weighted GPA be above 4.0?

Yes. With a bonus for Honors, AP or IB courses, the weighted estimate can exceed 4.0. Its maximum depends on the school’s rules.

Is this GPA official?

No. It is an estimate based on the values shown here. Your registrar, transcript or school handbook is the authority.