GPA Calculator: Understand Your Academic Standing

Your Grade Point Average (GPA) is a crucial metric in your academic journey. It provides a standardized way to measure your overall academic performance, reflecting the average of the grades you've earned in all your courses, weighted by their respective credit hours.

A strong GPA is essential for various reasons: it can impact your eligibility for scholarships, admission to graduate programs, academic honors, and even future employment opportunities. Understanding how your GPA is calculated and regularly tracking it can help you set academic goals and monitor your progress.

How is GPA Calculated?

The GPA is typically calculated on a 4.0 scale, where letter grades are converted into numerical "grade points." Each course's grade points are then multiplied by its credit hours, and these "weighted grade points" are summed up. Finally, this sum is divided by the total number of credit hours attempted.

Standard 4.0 Grading Scale Used in This Calculator:

A+ / A = 4.0
A- = 3.7
B+ = 3.3
B = 3.0
B- = 2.7
C+ = 2.3
C = 2.0
C- = 1.7
D+ = 1.3
D = 1.0
F = 0.0

The formula is:

GPA = (Sum of [Grade Point x Credits for each course]) / (Total Sum of Credits)

Using the GPA Calculator

Our easy-to-use GPA calculator helps you quickly determine your current academic standing. Follow these simple steps:

For each course you've taken, enter its name (optional, for your reference).
Input the number of credit hours assigned to that course.
Select the letter grade you received for that course from the dropdown menu.
If you have more courses, click the "Add Another Course" button to add more input rows.
If you made a mistake or no longer need a row, click "Remove" next to that course.
Once all your courses are entered, click the "Calculate GPA" button.

The calculator will then display your overall GPA, along with the total grade points you've earned and the total credits you've attempted.

Examples of GPA Calculation

Example 1: Simple Semester

Let's say you took three courses in a semester:

English Composition: 3 Credits, Grade A (4.0 points)
Introduction to Psychology: 3 Credits, Grade B+ (3.3 points)
College Algebra: 4 Credits, Grade C (2.0 points)

Calculation:

English: 4.0 * 3 = 12.0 grade points
Psychology: 3.3 * 3 = 9.9 grade points
Algebra: 2.0 * 4 = 8.0 grade points

Total Grade Points = 12.0 + 9.9 + 8.0 = 29.9

Total Credits = 3 + 3 + 4 = 10

GPA = 29.9 / 10 = 2.99

Example 2: Varying Credits and Grades

Consider a student with the following grades:

Biology I: 4 Credits, Grade A- (3.7 points)
Chemistry I: 4 Credits, Grade B (3.0 points)
Art History: 3 Credits, Grade A (4.0 points)
Physical Education: 1 Credit, Grade B- (2.7 points)

Calculation:

Biology: 3.7 * 4 = 14.8 grade points
Chemistry: 3.0 * 4 = 12.0 grade points
Art History: 4.0 * 3 = 12.0 grade points
Physical Education: 2.7 * 1 = 2.7 grade points

Total Grade Points = 14.8 + 12.0 + 12.0 + 2.7 = 41.5

Total Credits = 4 + 4 + 3 + 1 = 12

GPA = 41.5 / 12 = 3.46

Use the calculator below to find your GPA!

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Your Calculated GPA: " + gpa.toFixed(2) + "

" + "Total Grade Points Earned: " + totalGradePoints.toFixed(2) + "" + "Total Credits Attempted: " + totalCredits.toFixed(2) + ""; } else { resultDiv.innerHTML = "Please enter valid credits and grades for at least one course to calculate your GPA."; } }

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