GPA Calculator
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Cumulative GPA
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Total Credits
Summa Cum Laude
Classification
Free Online GPA Calculator
Calculate your cumulative grade point average quickly and accurately with our free GPA calculator. Add as many courses as you need, select the letter grade you earned, and enter the credit hours for each course. Your GPA updates in real time so you can experiment with different grade scenarios and see how each course affects your overall standing.
How to Use
Start by entering your courses in the rows above. For each course, optionally type a course name, select the letter grade from the dropdown, and enter the number of credit hours (1 through 6). Click "Add Course" to include more rows. The calculator multiplies each grade's point value by the credit hours, sums everything up, and divides by total credits to produce your cumulative GPA. Use the "Reset All" button to clear everything and start fresh.
FAQ
How is GPA calculated?
GPA is calculated by multiplying each course's grade points (e.g., A = 4.0) by its credit hours, summing all the quality points, and dividing by the total number of credit hours attempted. The formula is: GPA = Sum(Grade Points x Credits) / Sum(Credits).
What do the Latin honors classifications mean?
Summa Cum Laude (3.9+) means "with highest distinction," Magna Cum Laude (3.7+) means "with great distinction," and Cum Laude (3.5+) means "with distinction." These thresholds can vary by institution, but the values used here are common benchmarks.
Can I use this for a weighted GPA?
This calculator uses the standard 4.0 unweighted scale. If your school uses a weighted scale (e.g., 5.0 for AP courses), you would need to adjust the grade point values accordingly. Most colleges convert to the standard 4.0 scale when evaluating transcripts.
What is considered a good GPA?
A GPA of 3.0 or higher is generally considered good, while 3.5 and above is very good. A 3.7 or higher is often considered excellent. However, what counts as "good" depends on the context, such as the competitiveness of your program or the requirements of graduate schools you are applying to.