GPA Calculator
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An A+ counts as
Your GPA
3.57
39.3 quality points ÷ 11 credits
Each grade's points (A = 4, A− = 3.7, B+ = 3.3 … F = 0) are multiplied by the course's credits, summed, and divided by total credits. Pass/fail courses and withdrawals usually do not count; check your school's scale, since some use A+ = 4.3 or no minus grades.
Calculate your semester or cumulative GPA on the 4.0 scale from each course's credits and letter grade, with A+ counted as 4.0 or 4.3, and combine it with a GPA and credits you have already earned.
Formula
Worked Example
Each grade's points times the course credits: 3.3 × 4 + 4.0 × 3 + 3.7 × 3 + 3.0 × 1 = 39.3 quality points. Divided by 11 credits, that is a 3.57 GPA. The 4-credit B+ pulls the average down more than a 1-credit grade would.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is GPA calculated?
Convert each letter grade to points (A = 4.0, A− = 3.7, B+ = 3.3, B = 3.0, and so on down to F = 0), multiply by the course's credit hours, add those quality points, and divide by the total credits. Pass/fail courses and withdrawals usually don't count.
How do I calculate my cumulative GPA?
Multiply your current cumulative GPA by the credits it covers to get your quality points so far, add this term's quality points, and divide by all credits combined. A 3.2 over 60 credits plus a 3.8 over 15 credits gives (192 + 57) ÷ 75 = 3.32.
Is an A+ worth 4.0 or 4.3?
It depends on the school. Many colleges cap the scale at 4.0 so an A+ counts the same as an A, while others give it 4.3. Some schools use no minus grades at all, so check your registrar's grading scale.