Calculate your semester and cumulative GPA with our free tool. Supports weighted and unweighted scales for both high school and college.
Calculate your semester and cumulative GPA
Don't just calculate where you are—plan where you're going. Calculate exactly what grades you need to hit your target GPA.
GPA you expect to maintain in future classes
How much you want your total GPA to go up
Calculating your GPA might seem complex, but the math is actually straightforward. It's essentially an average weighted by the credit hours of your courses.
Total Quality Points ÷ Total Credits = GPAQuality Points are determined by multiplying the Grade Value (e.g., A=4.0) by the Credit Hours of that specific class.
| Aspect | High School | College |
|---|---|---|
| Scale | 4.0 (Weighted to 5.0) | 4.0 or 4.3 |
| Credits | Usually 1.0 per class | Varies (1-5 per class) |
| Weighting | Honors, AP, IB bonuses | Rarely weighted |
Understanding the difference helps you interpret your transcript and know what colleges see.
The traditional method where an 'A' is worth 4.0 points regardless of the class difficulty. This puts all classes on a level playing field.
Adds "bonus points" for challenging courses. Typically, an 'A' in an AP/IB class counts as 5.0, rewarding students for rigor.
Actionable steps you can take today to improve your academic standing.
A 4-credit course impacts your GPA 4x more than a 1-credit lab. Focus energy there.
A single 0% assignment hurts more than a C grade. Submit everything, even if late.
Midterms and Finals usually account for 50-70% of the grade. Study strategically.
Check if your school allows grade replacement. Retaking a D class can massively boost GPA.
Don't take 18 credits of hard sciences at once. Mix difficult classes with electives.
Writing centers and tutoring labs are free GPA boosters. Use them early.
Everything you need to track your academic progress.
See your GPA update in real-time as you add courses and grades.
Supports standard 4.0 scale and 4.3 scale with plus/minus grades.
Calculate how your new semester affects your overall cumulative GPA.
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Works for middle school, high school, and college GPA calculations.
Enter each course name, credit hours, and the grade you received.
Your semester GPA calculates automatically as you add courses.
Enter your current GPA and credits to see your new cumulative GPA.
Common questions about GPA scales and calculations.
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