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Calculate your semester and cumulative GPA instantly on the 4.0 scale.
Enter each of your courses, select your letter grade and enter the number of credit hours. The calculator instantly shows your semester GPA on the 4.0 scale. Toggle to weighted (5.0) mode for AP, IB or Honors courses. Optionally enter your prior cumulative GPA and total credits to see your updated overall GPA.
The standard US 4.0 GPA scale assigns grade points to letter grades as follows: A/A+ = 4.0, A− = 3.7, B+ = 3.3, B = 3.0, B− = 2.7, C+ = 2.3, C = 2.0, C− = 1.7, D+ = 1.3, D = 1.0, F = 0.0. For weighted GPA, AP and IB courses add 1.0 point (A = 5.0, B = 4.0) and Honors courses add 0.5 points.
A GPA of 3.0 is generally considered good academic standing. A 3.5+ is competitive for scholarships and honors. A 3.7+ is strong for graduate school applications. A 4.0 is a perfect GPA on the unweighted scale.
Unweighted GPA uses the standard 4.0 scale for all courses. Weighted GPA gives extra points for harder courses like AP or IB — an A in an AP class can count as 5.0 instead of 4.0, rewarding academic rigor.
GPA = Total grade points ÷ Total credit hours. Grade points = grade point value × credit hours for each course. For example, an A (4.0) in a 3-credit course = 12 grade points. Add all grade points and divide by total credits.
Most colleges accept students with a 3.0+ GPA. Selective universities typically want 3.7+. Ivy League schools look for 3.9+ unweighted. Community colleges generally accept any GPA. Requirements vary widely by institution.
Focus on high-credit courses as they impact GPA most. Retake courses where allowed — many schools replace the lower grade. Attend all classes, complete assignments and seek help early. Consistent effort in every course compounds over time.
A 3.5 GPA is equivalent to a B+ average and represents strong academic performance. It typically qualifies students for dean's list recognition, many scholarships, and is competitive for most graduate programs.