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GPA Calculator

Calculate semester GPA using course grades and credit hours on the standard 4.0 scale.

CourseGradeCredits
Semester GPA
3.63
Total credits10.0
Total quality points36.30

Formula

GPA = total quality points ÷ total credit hours

Quality points = grade points × credit hours for each course, summed together.

Note

Schools may use different grade scales, weighting systems, and policies. Confirm results with your institution.

Methodology & sources

Every formula on this page is verified against the authoritative publications listed below. Assumptions describe the boundaries of the estimate.

Formulas

  • Semester GPA = Σ (grade_points × credits) ÷ Σ credits
  • Cumulative GPA = (prior_GPA × prior_credits + new_points) ÷ total_credits

Assumptions

  • Uses the standard 4.0 unweighted scale (A/A+ = 4.0, A− = 3.7, … F = 0.0).
  • Weighted (Honors/AP/IB) and +/− policies vary by institution — check your school's registrar.

Citations

  1. [1]How to Convert Your GPA to a 4.0 Scale — College Board.Verified 2026-07-22.
  2. [2]State of College Admission — GPA reporting practices — National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC).Verified 2026-07-22.

This calculator provides estimates only. Results depend on the values entered and may not account for every individual situation. This site does not provide financial, tax, legal, investment, medical, or academic advice.