GPA calculator with credit hours
Add your courses, grades and credit hours to calculate your GPA. Track multiple semesters, see cumulative GPA, and find out what grade you need to hit your target.
Enter your current GPA, credits so far, and your target GPA to find out what average you need in your remaining credits.
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How to use GPA calculator with credit hours
Enter your figures
Fill in Course name, Grade, Credits and Current GPA. Values you change are used straight away, with no submit button.
Adjust the assumptions
Fine-tune Credits completed, Target GPA and Remaining credits to match your own situation.
Read the results
The totals and the breakdown below them update as soon as a value changes.
What this tool does
Courses with their real credit weight
Add each course with its name, and heavier courses count for more, which is what makes this different from averaging your grades.
Letter grades on the standard scale
Grades run from A+ down, converted with the usual four-point scale, and the reference table on the page shows exactly what each one is worth.
Credit hours per course
Credits are what weight the average, so a four-credit course moves your GPA twice as much as a two-credit one.
Track more than one semester
Add a semester at a time and each gets its own GPA, so you can see the term you are in and the cumulative figure together.
Credits already completed
Entering the credits behind you lets the cumulative GPA account for your whole record, not just this term.
Runs fully in your browser with no upload and no sign-up
Your grades stay in your browser. Nothing is uploaded and there is no sign-up.
Frequently asked questions
How is GPA calculated?
GPA = total quality points ÷ total credit hours. Quality points = grade points × credit hours for each course. For example, an A (4.0) in a 3-credit course = 12 quality points; a B (3.0) in a 4-credit course = 12 quality points. Add up all quality points, divide by total credits, and you have your GPA.
What is the difference between weighted and unweighted GPA?
Unweighted GPA uses the standard 4.0 scale regardless of course difficulty. Weighted GPA gives extra points for honors, AP, or IB courses - often on a 5.0 scale where an A in an AP class = 5.0. High schools typically calculate both. College admissions offices may recalculate unweighted GPA to compare fairly across schools.
What GPA do I need for graduate school?
Requirements vary widely. Most graduate programs want 3.0 minimum; competitive programs (top MBA, law, medical school) typically want 3.5+. Some programs emphasize GPA in your major over cumulative GPA. Research the specific programs you're applying to for their actual requirements.
Can I raise my GPA significantly in one semester?
Yes, especially with more credits remaining. With 60 credits at a 2.8 GPA, earning a 4.0 in 30 more credits brings you to about a 3.2. The more credits remaining, the more room for improvement. Use the "What GPA do I need?" tool above to see exactly what average is required.
What does a 3.0 GPA letter grade correspond to?
A 3.0 GPA = B average. A 3.5 = B+/A− average. A 3.7 = A−. A 4.0 = straight A's. Below 2.0 is generally considered academic probation territory at most universities.
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