GPA Calculator

Use our grade point average (GPA) calculator to get your GPA report. The GPA calculator can be used for college, university, high school, and even middle school. You can have the GPA calculator weighted or unweighted. We made this GPA calculator mobile-friendly to work on all devices since most students use phones in and out of class.

How to Use This GPA Calculator

1. Select Your Grade Scale
   Choose the appropriate grading scale for your GPA calculation:
   • 4.0 Scale (Standard): Typically used for high schools and colleges in the United States.
   • 5.0 Scale (Weighted): Includes additional weight for AP, IB, or honors courses.
   • Percentage Grades: Converts percentage-based grades to GPA on a 4.0 scale.
2. Choose Weighted or Unweighted GPA
   • Weighted GPA: Accounts for the difficulty of AP, IB, or honors courses.
   • Unweighted GPA: Treats all courses equally, regardless of difficulty.
3. Input Past GPA (Optional)
   • If you want to include a past GPA for cumulative calculations, enter the value in the “Include Past GPA” field. For example, if your previous GPA was 3.6, input that value.
4. Select the Number of Semesters
   • Enter how many semesters you want to calculate. For example:
     • High school students may calculate GPA for 8 semesters (4 years).
     • College students may calculate GPA for each semester separately.
5. Enter the Number of Courses Per Semester
   • For each semester, input the total number of courses you are taking. For instance, if you are taking 5 courses in a semester, specify that number for the semester.
6. Add Course Grades and Credits
   • For each course, input the following:
     • Grade: Your grade in the course (e.g., 90 for percentage grades, or 4.0 for a standard scale).
     • Credits: The weight of the course, typically 1 for standard courses and higher for multi-credit classes.
     • AP/IB Option: If the course is AP, IB, or honors, select the checkbox to apply the weighted scale.
7. Review Semester Data
   • The calculator will calculate weighted and unweighted GPA for each semester. You can add multiple semesters to get an overall cumulative GPA.
8. Click “Calculate GPA”
   • After entering all course grades, credits, and semester information, click the “Calculate GPA” button. The calculator will display:
     • Current GPA: Includes all grades entered for the selected semesters.
     • Weighted GPA: Accounts for AP/IB courses and additional credits.
     • Unweighted GPA: Provides a standardized GPA without additional weights.

This GPA calculator supports high school, middle school, college, and university students by providing a detailed, accurate GPA calculation that adjusts for weighted or unweighted grades. Use it to track your academic progress or prepare for applications.

How to Calculate GPA

1. Understand the Grade Scale
   GPA is calculated based on a grade scale. The most common scales include:
   • 4.0 Scale: Standard scale where an A is 4.0, a B is 3.0, a C is 2.0, and so on.
   • 5.0 Scale: Weighted scale that includes additional points for honors, AP, or IB classes (e.g., an A in an AP class could be 5.0).
   • Percentage Scale: Converts percentage grades (e.g., 90%) into GPA on a 4.0 scale.
2. Assign Grade Points to Each Course
   Each letter grade or percentage is converted into grade points based on the selected scale:
   • Example on a 4.0 scale:
     • A = 4.0
     • B = 3.0
     • C = 2.0
   • Example on a percentage scale:
     • 90-100% = 4.0
     • 80-89% = 3.0
     • 70-79% = 2.0
3. Factor in Course Credits
   Each course is assigned a credit value, which represents its weight. For example:
   • A standard course might carry 1 credit.
   • A lab or honors course could carry 1.5 or 2 credits.
   Multiply the grade points by the course credits to calculate the quality points for each course:
   • Example:
     • A course with a grade of A (4.0) and 3 credits would earn 12 quality points (4.0 × 3 = 12).
4. Add Up Quality Points and Credits
   Calculate the total quality points and the total number of credits for all courses:
   • Example:
     • Course 1: 4.0 GPA × 3 credits = 12 quality points
     • Course 2: 3.0 GPA × 4 credits = 12 quality points
     • Total Quality Points = 24
     • Total Credits = 7
5. Divide Total Quality Points by Total Credits
   Divide the total quality points by the total credits to determine the GPA:
   • Example:
     • Total Quality Points = 24
     • Total Credits = 7
     • GPA = 24 ÷ 7 = 3.43
6. Adjust for Weighted GPA (if applicable)
   For weighted GPAs, add extra points for honors, AP, or IB courses before calculating quality points:
   • Example:
     • A grade of A in an AP class is worth 5.0 instead of 4.0 on a weighted scale.

By following these steps, GPA is calculated accurately for high school, middle school, college, or university levels. This method can also be used for cumulative GPA calculations by including grades from previous semesters.

GPA Calculator

When I was in school, calculating my GPA was often a source of stress causing me to lose focus. I remember one semester, I needed to determine if my grades were strong enough to qualify for a specific scholarship. At the time, I didn’t have a tool to help me accurately factor in my AP classes, which added extra weight to my GPA. I had to manually calculate the weighted grades for each course and then figure out my total GPA by averaging it across all semesters. It was a complicated process that took hours and often led to mistakes.

This GPA calculator simplifies that process by automating every step just like our grade calculator. If you’re dealing with a standard 4.0 scale, a weighted 5.0 scale for AP and IB classes, or percentage-based grades, this tool adjusts to fit your requirements. For students like me who took multiple weighted courses, this calculator factors in the additional points from those classes and applies the correct formula automatically.

Additionally, the calculator allows you to include past GPAs, which is essential for cumulative GPA calculations. For example, if you’re trying to determine your overall GPA after multiple semesters, you can add grades from earlier semesters along with your current grades to get an accurate total. This was particularly useful for me when I needed to calculate my GPA across my final two years of high school.

Final Thoughts

Our GPA calculator is flexible enough to handle all types of grading systems—weighted, unweighted, or percentage-based—so you can trust it to give you the best and most accurate results no matter your school’s requirements. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed trying to factor in AP or IB classes, credits, or past GPAs, our calculator makes that simple for you.

Remember, your GPA is more than just a number. It’s a reflection of your hard work, effort, and dedication. This calculator is here to help you be confident about your academic journey. And if you know someone who could benefit from this tool, share it with them—it’s always better to succeed together!