3.7-4.0 is excellent, 3.3-3.69 is very good, 3.0-3.29 is good, 2.5-2.99 is average. For graduate school, most programs expect 3.0+ minimum.

Do plus/minus grades affect GPA?

Yes! An A- (3.7) vs A (4.0) can significantly impact your GPA over time. Most schools use +/- grades that each have their own point value on the 4.0 scale.

How do I raise my GPA?

Focus on high-credit courses, retake failed courses, and aim for consistent B+ to A grades. A better grade in a 4-credit course impacts GPA more than a 1-credit course.

What is the difference between weighted and unweighted GPA?

Unweighted GPA uses a 4.0 scale for all classes. Weighted GPA gives extra points for honors/AP/IB courses (e.g., A in AP = 5.0). Colleges receive both.

GPA Calculator — Free Cumulative & Semester GPA Calculator

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How to use the GPA calculator

Add one row per course. The course name is optional.
Pick the letter grade and enter the course’s credit hours (often 3 or 4).
Click Calculate GPA. To get a cumulative GPA, enter every course from all semesters.

How GPA is calculated

Each grade is turned into grade points on the 4.0 scale, multiplied by the course credits, and added up. The total is divided by the total number of credits:

GPA = Σ (grade points × credits) ÷ Σ credits

Example: an A (4.0) in a 3-credit course and a B (3.0) in a 4-credit course give (12 + 12) ÷ 7 = 3.43.

Grade points used

A+ and 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 · D− = 0.7 · F = 0.0

This is the most common unweighted US scale. Some schools give A+ a 4.3, use weighted scales where honours or AP courses count up to 5.0, or don’t use plus and minus grades. Check your school’s handbook if your official GPA differs.

Frequently asked questions

Is a 3.5 GPA good?

A 3.5 means an average between B+ and A−. It is a strong GPA at most schools and meets the minimum for many scholarships and graduate programmes, though competitive programmes often expect higher.

Do pass/fail or withdrawn courses count?

Usually not. Courses graded pass/fail, audit or withdrawal (W) normally carry no grade points, so leave them out. A failed course (F) does count, with 0 points.

Does honours (Latin honours) depend on GPA?

Yes, but the cut-offs differ by university, so this calculator does not label cum laude levels. Look up your own school’s thresholds.