Enter your courses, credit hours, and letter grades to calculate your college GPA on a 4.0 scale. Results update in real time.
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College GPA Calculator
Calculate your college GPA using your course grades and credit hours on the standard 4.0 scale used by US colleges and universities.
Add your courses below to see your GPA.
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How to Use This Calculator
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Enter your course name — this is for your reference only and does not affect the calculation.
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Enter the credit hours for each course. Most college courses are 3 credit hours. Labs and seminars are often 1–2 credits.
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Select your letter grade from the dropdown. Grades range from A+ (4.0) to F (0.0).
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Your GPA updates instantly. Add as many courses as needed. You can also leave the course name blank.
Formula used: GPA = Sum of (Grade Points × Credit Hours) ÷ Total Credit Hours. Higher-credit courses have more impact on your GPA than lower-credit courses.
Grade Point Scale — 4.0
A+4.0
A4.0
A−3.7
B+3.3
B3.0
B−2.7
C+2.3
C2.0
C−1.7
D+1.3
D1.0
D−0.7
F0.0
About College GPA
Your college GPA is a weighted average of all your course grades, calculated on a 4.0 scale. It reflects your overall academic performance and is one of the most important metrics colleges, graduate schools, and employers use to evaluate candidates.
A GPA of 3.5 or higher is generally considered excellent and qualifies students for Dean's List, honors designations, and competitive scholarship programs. A GPA of 3.0 (B average) is typically required for graduate school eligibility, though requirements vary. Many employers use a 3.0 GPA as a minimum threshold for entry-level positions.
Note: A+ and A are both worth 4.0 grade points on most college grading scales. Some institutions do not award an A+ at all. Check your school’s academic policies for any institution-specific grading rules.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a good GPA in college?
A GPA of 3.0 (B average) is considered satisfactory at most colleges. A 3.5 is considered good and often qualifies for Dean’s List honors. A 3.7 or higher is considered excellent and is competitive for graduate school and scholarship applications. Anything below a 2.0 typically places students on academic probation.
How do I calculate my GPA with letter grades?
Convert each letter grade to its grade point value (A = 4.0, B = 3.0, C = 2.0, D = 1.0, F = 0). Multiply each grade point value by the course’s credit hours. Add all those products together, then divide by the total number of credit hours. This calculator does all of that automatically when you enter your courses.
Does an A+ give you more than 4.0?
At most US colleges, an A+ is still worth 4.0 grade points — the same as a regular A. A few institutions assign 4.3 or even 4.5 for an A+, but this is uncommon. This calculator uses the standard 4.0 cap. Check your school’s grading policy if you believe your institution uses a different scale.
How much does one bad grade hurt my GPA?
It depends on the credit hours of the course and how many credit hours you have already completed. A failing grade in a 4-credit course has a larger impact than in a 1-credit course. The more credit hours you have completed overall, the less a single grade can move your cumulative GPA. Use our Cumulative GPA Calculator to model the exact impact.
Can I raise my GPA in one semester?
Yes. If you are early in your degree, one strong semester can significantly lift your GPA because you have fewer total credit hours. Later in your degree, each semester has a smaller proportional impact. Use our Cumulative GPA Calculator to enter your current GPA and credits and see exactly how much a strong semester would move your overall GPA.
Do retaken courses replace or average the original grade?
This depends entirely on your school’s grade forgiveness or grade replacement policy. Some schools replace the original grade with the new one; others average both grades. Some schools count the original grade in your GPA but only count the credits once for graduation requirements. Always check with your registrar’s office before retaking a course.