Use this calculator to determine your Grade Point Average (GPA) by entering the credits and letter grade for each of your courses.
— Select —
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)
Understanding Your Grade Point Average (GPA)
Your Grade Point Average (GPA) is a widely used indicator of your academic performance. It's a numerical representation of the average of your grades, weighted by the credit hours of each course. A higher GPA generally reflects stronger academic achievement.
How is GPA Calculated?
The calculation of GPA involves three main steps for each course:
Assign Grade Points: Each letter grade is assigned a specific numerical value, known as grade points. While these can vary slightly by institution, a common scale is:
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
Calculate Course Grade Points: For each course, multiply the grade points for the letter grade by the number of credit hours for that course.
Course Grade Points = Grade Points (for letter grade) × Credit Hours
Sum and Divide: Add up the "Course Grade Points" for all your courses to get the "Total Grade Points." Then, add up the "Credit Hours" for all your courses to get the "Total Credit Hours." Finally, divide the "Total Grade Points" by the "Total Credit Hours" to get your GPA.
GPA = Total Grade Points / Total Credit Hours
Example Calculation:
Let's say a student takes three courses:
Course 1: 3 Credits, Grade B (3.0 grade points)
Course 2: 4 Credits, Grade A- (3.7 grade points)
Course 3: 3 Credits, Grade C+ (2.3 grade points)
Here's how the GPA would be calculated:
Course 1 Grade Points: 3 Credits × 3.0 = 9.0
Course 2 Grade Points: 4 Credits × 3.7 = 14.8
Course 3 Grade Points: 3 Credits × 2.3 = 6.9
Total Grade Points: 9.0 + 14.8 + 6.9 = 30.7
Total Credit Hours: 3 + 4 + 3 = 10
GPA: 30.7 / 10 = 3.07
Why is GPA Important?
Your GPA is crucial for several reasons:
Academic Standing: Many institutions have minimum GPA requirements to remain in good academic standing.
Scholarships and Financial Aid: A strong GPA is often a prerequisite for scholarships, grants, and other forms of financial assistance.
Graduate School Admissions: Graduate and professional programs heavily weigh an applicant's undergraduate GPA.
Employment Opportunities: Some employers, especially for entry-level positions, may consider GPA as an indicator of diligence and capability.
Honors and Awards: Eligibility for academic honors (e.g., Dean's List, Latin honors) is typically based on GPA.
Using the GPA Calculator:
Our GPA calculator simplifies this process. Simply enter the credit hours and the corresponding letter grade for each of your courses. You can add as many courses as you need. Once all your courses are entered, click "Calculate GPA" to instantly see your cumulative grade point average.
var courseCounter = 1; // Start with 1 as the initial row is courseRow_1
// Function to map letter grades to grade points
function getGradePoints(grade) {
switch (grade) {
case 'A': return 4.0;
case 'A-': return 3.7;
case 'B+': return 3.3;
case 'B': return 3.0;
case 'B-': return 2.7;
case 'C+': return 2.3;
case 'C': return 2.0;
case 'C-': return 1.7;
case 'D+': return 1.3;
case 'D': return 1.0;
case 'F': return 0.0;
default: return 0.0; // For unselected or invalid grades
}
}
function addCourseRow() {
courseCounter++;
var courseInputsDiv = document.getElementById('courseInputs');
var newCourseRow = document.createElement('div');
newCourseRow.className = 'course-row';
newCourseRow.id = 'courseRow_' + courseCounter;
newCourseRow.innerHTML = `
— Select —
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)
`;
courseInputsDiv.appendChild(newCourseRow);
}
function removeCourseRow(buttonElement) {
var rowToRemove = buttonElement.parentNode;
rowToRemove.parentNode.removeChild(rowToRemove);
}
function calculateGPA() {
var totalGradePoints = 0;
var totalCredits = 0;
var courseRows = document.getElementById('courseInputs').getElementsByClassName('course-row');
var resultDiv = document.getElementById('gpaResult');
resultDiv.innerHTML = "; // Clear previous results
if (courseRows.length === 0) {
resultDiv.innerHTML = 'Please add at least one course to calculate GPA.';
return;
}
var hasError = false;
for (var i = 0; i < courseRows.length; i++) {
var row = courseRows[i];
var rowId = row.id.split('_')[1]; // Extract the number from 'courseRow_X'
var creditsInput = document.getElementById('credits_' + rowId);
var gradeSelect = document.getElementById('grade_' + rowId);
var credits = parseFloat(creditsInput.value);
var grade = gradeSelect.value;
if (isNaN(credits) || credits <= 0) {
resultDiv.innerHTML = 'Please enter a valid positive number for credits for all courses.';
hasError = true;
break;
}
if (grade === '') {
resultDiv.innerHTML = 'Please select a grade for all courses.';
hasError = true;
break;
}
var gradePoints = getGradePoints(grade);
totalGradePoints += (credits * gradePoints);
totalCredits += credits;
}
if (hasError) {
return; // Stop if there was an input error
}
if (totalCredits === 0) {
resultDiv.innerHTML = 'No credits entered. GPA cannot be calculated.';
} else {
var gpa = totalGradePoints / totalCredits;
resultDiv.innerHTML = '