Semester GPA Calculator
Calculate you Semester GPA by entering your courses, credit hours and grades. GPA Calculator.
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| Course | Credits | Grade |
|---|---|---|
Saved GPA History
How GPA is calculated?
GPA(Grades point average) is calculated by dividing the total grade points entered by total credit hours attempted.
GPA=Total Grades Point/Total Credit Hours
Example:
- Total Grade points = 56.00
- Total Credit Hours = 14
- GPA = 56.00/14 = 4.00
| Letter Grades | Grades Point |
|---|---|
| A+ | 4.00 |
| A | 3.75 |
| B+ | 3.50 |
| B | 3.00 |
| C+ | 2.50 |
| C | 2.00 |
| D | 1.00 |
| F | 0.00 |
The 4.0 GPA Scale
Converting your grades is an important (but tedious) part of the GPA calculation process. To alleviate some of that tedium we’ve created a separate tool that takes your letter or percentage grade and converts it to a value on the typical 4.0 scale.
What Your GPA Means
Your GPA doesn’t just reflect your grades – it shapes what opportunities are available to you. Here’s what different GPA ranges typically mean in college:
| 3.7–4.0 | Excellent — competitive for honors programs, selective majors, internships, and many graduate schools. |
| 3.3–3.6 | Strong — above average; meets requirements for most majors and keeps you in good academic standing. |
| 3.0–3.2 | Good — solid academic performance; satisfies most graduation requirements and upper-division major prerequisites. |
| 2.5–2.9 | Needs improvement — may limit options for competitive programs; raising your GPA will open more opportunities. |
| Below 2.5 | At-risk — may trigger academic probation depending on the school; meeting with an academic advisor can help you make a plan to improve. |
GPA Exceptions
Not every class affects your GPA the same way. Here are the most common exceptions students run into:
| Pass/Fail classes | A Pass (P) gives credit but does not affect GPA. A Fail (F/NP) counts as 0.0 and lowers GPA. |
| Withdrawals (W) | A “W” does not affect GPA. A “WF” (Withdraw–Fail) may count as an F depending on your college. |
| Incompletes (I) | Not included in GPA until the final grade is submitted. |
| Retaken courses | Some colleges replace the old grade; others average both attempts. Check your catalog. |
| Transfer credits | Count toward degree progress, but typically not toward institutional GPA. |
GPA policies vary by institution. Always check your college’s catalog for official grade scales, repeat rules, and credit policies.
Frequently Asked Questions
A GPA Calculator is an online tool that helps students calculate their Grade Point Average based on course grades and credit hours. It automatically computes your academic performance using the standard 4.0 GPA scale.
GPA is calculated by multiplying each course grade point by its credit hours, adding all grade points together, and then dividing by the total number of credit hours.
Formula:
GPA = Total Grade Points ÷ Total Credit Hours
Yes. This GPA Calculator is completely free and can be used unlimited times without registration or login.
Yes. The tool saves your recent GPA results locally in your browser so you can view your previous calculations anytime. Your data is not sent to any server.
Absolutely. The calculator is fully mobile-optimized and works smoothly on phones, tablets, and desktop devices.