Formula
This calculator uses the standard gpa calculator formula:
Frequently Asked Questions
GPA = Sum of (grade points × credit hours) for all courses, divided by total credit hours. For example: A (4.0 × 3 credits) + B (3.0 × 4 credits) = 24 points ÷ 7 credits = 3.43 GPA.
A 4.0 GPA represents a perfect grade point average — all A grades on the standard US 4.0 scale. Some schools use weighted scales where A+ = 4.3 or 5.0.
A GPA of 3.5–4.0 is generally considered excellent. 3.0–3.49 is good. 2.5–2.99 is satisfactory. Below 2.0 often places students on academic probation.
Unweighted GPA uses a standard 4.0 scale. Weighted GPA gives extra points for harder courses (AP, IB, Honors), sometimes on a 5.0 scale.
Cum Laude typically requires 3.5+ GPA; Magna Cum Laude requires 3.7+; Summa Cum Laude requires 3.9+. Requirements vary by institution.
Yes, but the impact decreases as you accumulate more credits. Earlier semesters have proportionally more weight when you have fewer total credits.