GPA Calculator — Calculate Cumulative GPA on 4.0 Scale Free
Calculate your cumulative GPA on 4.0 scale
Add courses with credit hours and grades to calculate cumulative GPA. Supports A+, A, B+, B, C, D, F grading on the 4.0 scale.
| Course Name | Credits | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|
Cumulative GPA
6 total credit hours
3.65
/ 4.00
About GPA Calculator
GPA (Grade Point Average) is the standard metric used by educational institutions to summarise academic performance across multiple courses. Calculated as the weighted average of grade points across all courses — with credit hours as the weight — it condenses a semester or an entire degree's performance into a single, comparable number.
The 4.0 GPA scale is the most widely used in the United States and internationally. Letter grades are mapped to numeric values: A or A+ earns 4.0 points, B earns 3.0, C earns 2.0, D earns 1.0, and F earns 0. Plus and minus grades receive intermediate values (B+ = 3.3, A− = 3.7, etc.).
GPA matters for academic progression, scholarship eligibility, honour roll recognition, graduate school applications, and some employment screening processes. Understanding exactly where you stand — and how a particular grade in a remaining course would affect your overall GPA — helps in prioritising study effort strategically.
Add each course by entering its name, credit hours, and letter grade. The calculator instantly computes your weighted GPA. You can add or remove courses dynamically, making it easy to model hypothetical scenarios — such as estimating what grade you need in a final exam to achieve a target GPA. All calculations are client-side; no academic data is transmitted.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is GPA on a 4.0 scale?
GPA (Grade Point Average) on a 4.0 scale assigns numeric values to letter grades: A/A+ = 4.0, A− = 3.7, B+ = 3.3, B = 3.0, B− = 2.7, C+ = 2.3, C = 2.0, and so on. Your GPA is the weighted average of these values across all courses.
How are credit hours used in GPA calculation?
Courses with more credit hours contribute proportionally more to your GPA. A 4-credit A (4.0) contributes more than a 1-credit A because it carries greater weight in the average.
What GPA is needed to graduate with honours?
Requirements vary by institution. Cum Laude typically requires 3.5+, Magna Cum Laude 3.7+, and Summa Cum Laude 3.9+. Always verify your institution's specific thresholds.
Can I calculate GPA for a single semester?
Yes. Simply enter only the courses from that semester. The result is your semester GPA, which can be compared against your cumulative GPA across all semesters.