GPA Calculator - Semester & Cumulative
Calculate your grade point average for a single semester or cumulatively. Add courses, credits, and grades for instant GPA results.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does the GPA Calculator work?
Each letter grade is mapped to a numeric point value on a 4.0 scale (A=4.0, B=3.0, etc., with +/- adding or subtracting 0.3). The tool multiplies each grade's point value by its credit hours to get quality points, sums all quality points, and divides by total credit hours. This weighted average ensures higher-credit courses have proportionally more impact on your GPA.
How is GPA calculated?
Each grade is assigned a point value (A=4.0, B=3.0, etc.), multiplied by the course's credit hours to get quality points. Total quality points divided by total credit hours gives your GPA.
Does this support plus and minus grades?
Yes. The calculator supports A+, A, A-, B+, B, B-, and so on. Plus grades add 0.3 and minus grades subtract 0.3 from the base value (e.g., B+ = 3.3, B- = 2.7).
Can I calculate my cumulative GPA across multiple semesters?
Yes. Add all courses from all semesters and the tool calculates your overall cumulative GPA weighted by credit hours.