Grade Calculator Your GPA is the single number that summarizes your whole semester — and it follows you to college applications, scholarships, and internships. This calculator handles both jobs: your semester GPA (just this term’s courses) and your cumulative GPA (everything, all together).
Add each course with its grade and credit hours. The calculator does the weighted math instantly: every grade converts to grade points (A = 4.0, B = 3.0, and so on), multiplies by the course’s credits, and divides by your total credits. Harder-working courses count more — exactly like your school does it.
GPA Calculator
⭐ 4.0 scaleAdd your courses with the grade you earned and their credits.
Semester GPA
Semester vs. cumulative GPA
- Semester GPA covers only the courses you add below — one term, clean slate.
- Cumulative GPA blends this semester into your existing record. Enter your current cumulative GPA and total earned credits, and the calculator merges them for you.
Watching the number move as you add courses is weirdly motivating. That B+ dragging you down? Now you know exactly how much an A in your 4-credit class would fix it.
The 4.0 scale, decoded
| Grade | Points | Grade | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| F | 0.0 |
Taking AP, Honors, or IB classes? Those get bonus points — use our weighted GPA calculator instead, which runs on the 5.0 scale.
Frequently asked questions
Is a 3.5 GPA good?
Yes — a 3.5 is a strong B+ average that keeps most college doors open. The honest answer depends on your goals, though: highly selective schools typically want 3.7+.
How can I raise my GPA fast?
Credits are leverage: an A in a 4-credit course moves the needle twice as much as an A in a 2-credit course. Focus energy where the credits are.
Do all schools use the same scale?
No — some schools don’t give A+ grades, some weight differently. This calculator uses the standard 4.0 scale most US schools follow.
Related tools: Weighted GPA calculator · Final grade calculator · GPA to percentage