GPA Calculator
Enter each course’s grade and credit hours. Blank rows are ignored.
How GPA actually works
Grade Point Average converts letter grades to numbers on a 4.0 scale (A = 4.0, B = 3.0, etc.) and averages them. Weighted GPAs add bonuses for honors (+0.5) and AP/IB classes (+1.0), so rigorous students can exceed 4.0. Unweighted treats all courses equally — the cleaner comparison number.
Colleges almost universally recalculate your GPA to their own standard — usually unweighted, excluding electives — so don't stress too much about your school's particular scale. Your GPA is one signal in admissions; course rigor, test scores, essays, and activities all factor in.
Frequently asked questions
What's the difference between weighted and unweighted GPA?
Unweighted GPA is on a 4.0 scale where A = 4.0 regardless of course difficulty. Weighted GPA gives extra points for Honors (+0.5) and AP/IB (+1.0) classes, so an A in AP Chemistry = 5.0. Weighted GPAs can technically exceed 4.0. College admissions typically recalculate to an unweighted GPA anyway.
How do colleges view my GPA?
Most top universities recalculate applicant GPAs using their own formula, usually excluding non-academic courses (PE, art elective) and applying their own honors-course bonus. Your school's GPA is a starting point, not the final number admissions sees.
Is my GPA on a 4.0 or 5.0 scale?
Depends on your school. Most US high schools use 4.0 unweighted; some switch to 5.0 for weighted. Colleges almost universally use 4.0. If you're not sure, look at any A received in a regular-track class: if it's 4.0, your scale is 4.0-based.
What's a good GPA?
Context-dependent. For state schools: 3.0+ is competitive. For top-50 universities: 3.8+ unweighted is typical. For Ivy League: 3.9+ with rigorous course load. GPA matters most for initial screening; essays, test scores, extracurriculars often determine final admissions decisions.
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