What is the difference between Weighted and Unweighted GPA?

An unweighted GPA is calculated on a standard 4.0 scale regardless of class difficulty. A weighted GPA awards extra points for challenging courses: typically +0.5 points for Honors classes (up to 4.5) and +1.0 points for Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) courses (up to 5.0).

How do I calculate cumulative GPA from past semesters?

Multiply your prior cumulative GPA by your prior completed credit hours to get your prior quality points. Add these to your current semester's quality points, and divide by the new total number of credits.

What is a good GPA in college and high school?

In high school, a 3.0 (B average) is typically the minimum requirement for many four-year colleges, while a 3.5+ is competitive for top state universities, and 3.8+ for selective institutions. In college, maintaining a 3.5+ qualifies students for the Dean's List and Latin Honors (Cum Laude, Magna Cum Laude, Summa Cum Laude).

GPA Calculator (4.0 Scale)

Calculate your term and cumulative Grade Point Average, credit hours, and quality points. Supports standard 4.0 college scale and weighted honors/AP coursework.

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Course Name (4)4.0 GPA Scale Chart

Course Name

Letter Grade

Credits

Level

Course #1

Grade

Credits

Level

Course #2

Grade

Credits

Level

Course #3

Grade

Credits

Level

Course #4

Grade

Credits

Level

Cumulative GPA

Prior Cumulative GPA

Prior Credits Completed

Grade Point Average (GPA) Live

Grade Point Average (GPA)

3.55

14 Credits

Quality Points

49.7

Total Credits

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How GPA and Quality Points Are Calculated

The Grade Point Average (GPA) is the standard metric used by colleges, universities, and high schools across the United States to summarize student academic achievement.

GPA Formula:
GPA = Total Quality Points Earned ÷ Total Credit Hours Attempted
Where Quality Points for a course = (Credit Hours × Grade Point Value)

4.0 Scale Grade Point Values

A+ / A = 4.0

A- = 3.7

B+ = 3.3

B = 3.0

B- = 2.7

C+ = 2.3

C = 2.0

D = 1.0, F = 0.0

Calculating Cumulative GPA Across Semesters

Your cumulative GPA combines past completed terms with your current term:

Cumulative GPA = (Prior Quality Points + Term Quality Points) ÷ (Prior Credits + Term Credits)

Related Academic Grading Calculators

• Need to calculate individual course grades and letter benchmarks before calculating your GPA? Use our Standard Grade Calculator.

• To determine the arithmetic mean or average of multiple class grades, try our Average Grade Calculator.

• For quick quiz or test paper scoring and letter grade cutoffs, visit our Test Grade Calculator & Easy Grader.

Frequently Asked Questions

To calculate GPA: 1. Convert each letter grade into its 4.0 numerical point value (A = 4.0, B = 3.0, C = 2.0, D = 1.0, F = 0.0). 2. Multiply the grade points by the course credit hours to calculate 'Quality Points'. 3. Sum all quality points. 4. Divide total quality points by total credits attempted.

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