The GPA calculator works out your grade point average from your letter grades and course credits. It shows both the unweighted GPA on the standard 4.0 scale and a weighted GPA that gives extra points for Honors and AP or IB classes. Add your current GPA and credits to see your new cumulative GPA after this term.
How to calculate your GPA
- Enter each course, choose the letter grade and type the credits (or hours). Use 1 credit per class if your school doesn’t use credits.
- Set the level to Honors or AP/IB for weighted classes.
- Read your unweighted and weighted GPA. Add your previous GPA and credits for a cumulative figure.
The 4.0 grade scale
| Grade | Points | Grade | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| A+ / A | 4.0 | C+ | 2.3 |
| A- | 3.7 | C | 2.0 |
| B+ | 3.3 | C- | 1.7 |
| B | 3.0 | D+ / D / D- | 1.3 / 1.0 / 0.7 |
| B- | 2.7 | F | 0 |
Weighted vs unweighted GPA
An unweighted GPA treats every class the same, so the maximum is 4.0. A weighted GPA adds a bonus for harder classes; a common system adds 0.5 for Honors and 1.0 for AP and IB, so an A in an AP class counts as 5.0. Schools differ, and some count A+ as 4.3, so check your school’s policy. Colleges often recalculate GPAs their own way, which is why many applications ask for both.
For a step-by-step explanation with examples, read how to calculate your GPA.
Frequently asked questions
What is a good GPA?
On a 4.0 scale, 3.0 (a B average) is generally considered solid, 3.5 and above strong, and 3.7 or higher very strong for selective colleges. What counts as good depends on your goals.
Do pass/fail classes count?
Usually not. Leave pass/fail courses out, since they don’t have grade points.
How do I raise my cumulative GPA?
Enter your current GPA and credits, then try different grades for this term’s classes to see how much each one moves the total. Classes with more credits have the biggest effect.