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GPA Calculator – Calculate GPA and Grade Point Average

A GPA calculator finds your grade point average from your course grades and credit hours. You enter grade points and credits for each course; the calculator gives a weighted average. This article explains how GPA is calculated and links to our GPA calculator.

Quick Answer

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Example (4 courses)Various grades & credits
GPA3.46

How It Works

GPA = (sum of grade × credits) ÷ (sum of credits). Each course contributes its grade points times its credit hours; total divided by total credits. Use a 4.0 scale (A=4, B=3, C=2, D=1, F=0). Weighted or honors grades can be entered as higher values.

Additional Notes

Our calculator accepts 4 courses. Use your institution's scale.

Use Our Calculator

Try our GPA Calculator for your own numbers: /calculators/gpa-calculator

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Frequently asked questions
  • Multiply each course grade (point value) by its credits, sum those, divide by total credits.

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