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GPA Calculator (2026) — High School & College GPA (Weighted & Unweighted)
Calculate cumulative semester Grade Point Average (GPA) on weighted or unweighted 4.0 scales.
Course Grades & Credits
Weighted Grade Point Average Formula
Transparent mathematical methodology explained in plain English.
GPA = Σ(Course Grade Points × Credit Hours) / Total Credit Hours Weights letter grades (A=4.0, B=3.0, C=2.0, D=1.0, F=0) by course credit hours.
Variables Explained:
- Credit Hours: Course credit weight (typically 3 or 4 credits).
Semester with four 3-credit courses: A, A-, B+, B
GPA computation.
- Points: (4.0×3) + (3.7×3) + (3.3×3) + (3.0×3) = 12.0 + 11.1 + 9.9 + 9.0 = 42.0.
- Total credits: 12.
- GPA = 42.0 / 12 = 3.50.
Frequently Asked Questions: GPA Calculator
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How do I calculate my college GPA?
Multiply each course's grade point value (A=4.0, B=3.0, C=2.0, D=1.0, F=0) by its credit hours to get quality points. Sum all quality points and divide by the total credit hours attempted.
What is the difference between weighted and unweighted GPA?
An unweighted GPA measures all classes on a standard 4.0 scale regardless of difficulty. A weighted GPA awards extra points (typically up to 5.0 for AP/IB and 4.5 for Honors) to reflect advanced academic rigor.
How does a plus/minus grading system affect GPA points?
Most universities use a 4.0 scale where 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, and F = 0.0.
How do I calculate my cumulative GPA across multiple semesters?
Add the total quality points earned across all completed semesters and divide by the cumulative sum of all credit hours attempted. You cannot simply average semester GPAs if credit loads vary.
What GPA is required for Dean's List or Latin Honors?
Dean's List typically requires a semester GPA between 3.50 and 3.75+. Cum Laude honors usually start around 3.50–3.69, Magna Cum Laude around 3.70–3.89, and Summa Cum Laude at 3.90–4.00.
Do Pass/Fail (P/F) or Withdrawn (W) classes affect GPA?
Standard Pass/Fail courses and Withdrawn (W) marks earn credit but do not award grade points and are excluded from GPA calculation. However, a Failing grade in a P/F class (NP/F) may impact GPA at certain institutions.
How many credits do I need to raise my GPA by 0.1 or 0.2?
The more total credit hours you have completed, the harder it is to move your cumulative GPA. Use our semester planning calculator to model target grades needed over upcoming credit hours to hit your target GPA.
Can my high school weighted GPA be higher than 4.0?
Yes. In high schools with weighted AP, IB, or dual-enrollment coursework, straight-A students in advanced courses can achieve weighted GPAs of 4.5 to 5.0+.