GPA Calculator
Calculate your Grade Point Average regarding credits effortlessly.
GPA Calculator
Calculate your Semester GPA.
Default scale is 4.0
How GPA is Calculated
This calculator uses the standard 4.0 scale commonly used in colleges and high schools.
Formula: Total Points (Grade × Credits) / Total Credits
- A = 4.0
- B = 3.0
- C = 2.0
- D = 1.0
- F = 0.0
Ultimate College & High School GPA Calculator
Your Grade Point Average (GPA) is the most critical numeric indicator of your academic performance. High school students need it for college admissions, while university students in India and abroad rely on their cumulative GPA to secure corporate placements, internships, and scholarships. The Calculay GPA Calculator lets you effortlessly map your letter grades and credit hours to find your exact semester and overall GPA.
How is GPA Calculated?
The standard 4.0 scale GPA calculation requires converting the letter grade you received in each class into corresponding "Grade Points," multiplying those points by the course's "Credit Hours," and then dividing the sum by your total attempted credits.
What are Quality Points? If you get an 'A' (worth 4.0 points) in an Advanced Physics class that is worth 3 Credits, your Quality Points for that single class expand to 12.0 (4.0 × 3).
Standard 4.0 GPA Grading Scale
While some universities utilize a 10.0 CGPA scale (common in Indian engineering colleges like IITs and NITs), US and international universities primarily use the unweighted 4.0 scale:
- A (90-100%): 4.0 Points
- B (80-89%): 3.0 Points
- C (70-79%): 2.0 Points
- D (60-69%): 1.0 Point
- F (Below 60%): 0.0 Points
Example: Calculating a Semester Transcript
Suppose you took three courses this semester:
- Biology (4 Credits): You earned an 'A' (4.0). Quality Points = 16.0
- Algebra (3 Credits): You earned a 'B' (3.0). Quality Points = 9.0
- Art History (2 Credits): You earned a 'C' (2.0). Quality Points = 4.0
Total Quality Points: 16.0 + 9.0 + 4.0 = 29.0
Total Credits: 4 + 3 + 2 = 9
GPA Calculation: 29.0 / 9 = 3.22 Semester GPA
Weighted vs. Unweighted GPA
An unweighted GPA (max 4.0) treats all classes equally regarding their difficulty. A weighted GPA assigns higher point values to difficult courses like AP (Advanced Placement) or Honors classes. For an AP class, an 'A' might be worth 5.0 points instead of 4.0, allowing high-achieving students to graduate with GPAs above a 4.0. Our tool currently calculates unweighted 4.0 GPA scales.