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GPA Calculator
Calculate your semester GPA, combine a new term with your cumulative GPA, or reverse-solve the average grades you need to reach a target. The calculator uses a standard unweighted 4.0 scale with plus/minus grades.
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GPA
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- Credits counted
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- Quality points
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- Required average
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- Max possible GPA
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What this GPA calculator can solve
| Mode | Use it when | Output |
|---|---|---|
| Semester GPA | You know grades and credits for one term | Weighted GPA, quality points, grade mix, and steps |
| Cumulative update | You know current GPA plus a new term | Updated cumulative GPA and whether the term raises or lowers it |
| Target GPA | You have a goal GPA and remaining credits | Required future average, max possible GPA, and feasibility |
How GPA is calculated
GPA is a credit-weighted average. A 4-credit class affects your GPA more than a 1-credit class because it contributes more quality points.
Semester GPA vs cumulative GPA
Semester GPA uses only the courses in one term. Cumulative GPA combines all completed credits with the new term. If you are planning registration, scholarships, probation recovery, or graduation requirements, cumulative mode is usually the more useful answer.
How to calculate cumulative GPA
To update a cumulative GPA, convert your current GPA back into quality points, add the quality points from the new courses, then divide by the new total credits.
How target GPA works
Target mode works backward from your goal. It finds how many future quality points you need, then divides by your planned credits to show the average GPA you need in those future courses.
High school, college, AP, and honors classes
The calculator uses a common unweighted 4.0 scale. That works well for many college GPAs and simple high school GPAs. If your school adds weight for AP, IB, honors, or dual-credit classes, use the grade points from your school policy rather than treating this as an official transcript calculator.
Pass/fail and withdrawn classes
Only include classes that count toward GPA quality points. Pass/fail, withdrawn, audited, or transfer classes often affect credits differently from GPA, so check your school record before including them.
Standard 4.0 scale
| Grade | Points | Grade | Points |
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| A / A+ | 4.0 | C+ | 2.3 |
| A- | 3.7 | C | 2.0 |
| B+ | 3.3 | C- | 1.7 |
| B | 3.0 | D+ | 1.3 |
| B- | 2.7 | D | 1.0 |
| D- / F | 0.7 / 0.0 |
Worked examples
Semester GPA
A, B+, and A- with mixed credit weights
GPA
3.63
Cumulative update
Current 3.20 GPA over 45 credits plus a strong 10-credit term
GPA
3.28
Target GPA
Average needed to move from 3.20 to 3.50 with 30 credits left
GPA
3.95
Academic recovery target
Average needed to move from 1.85 to 2.00 with 15 credits left
GPA
2.45
Frequently asked questions
Is this GPA calculator weighted or unweighted?+
It is unweighted. A and A+ both count as 4.0. Weighted high school systems for honors, AP, or IB classes often add extra points, and schools vary on the exact rules.
Why do credits matter for GPA?+
Credits are the weight in the weighted average. A 4-credit B changes your GPA more than a 1-credit B because it contributes four times as many quality points.
How do I calculate cumulative GPA?+
Choose Cumulative update, enter your current GPA and completed credits, then add the new courses. The calculator converts everything into quality points and divides by total credits.
How do I know what grades I need to raise my GPA?+
Choose Target GPA. Enter your current GPA, completed credits, target GPA, and planned future credits. The calculator shows the average GPA you need across those future credits.
What does it mean if the target GPA is not reachable?+
It means the required future average is above 4.0 for the number of planned credits you entered. More future credits or a lower target can make the goal reachable.
Can I use this for pass/fail classes?+
Only include classes that count toward GPA. Most pass/fail credits affect total graduation credits but not GPA quality points, so they usually should be left out.
Does an A+ count as 4.3?+
Not in this calculator. Many colleges cap A+ at 4.0, but some schools use 4.3. If your school uses 4.3, your official GPA may be slightly higher than this unweighted result.
Can I use this for high school AP or honors GPA?+
Use it for an unweighted GPA estimate. If your high school adds AP, IB, or honors weight, your official weighted GPA depends on your school's grade-point policy.
Should I include pass/fail classes?+
Usually no. Include only classes that affect GPA quality points. Pass/fail classes may count toward graduation credits without changing GPA.
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Last updated: May 11, 2026