How does the GPA calculator compute weighted credit hours?

The calculator multiplies each course's grade point by its credit hours to calculate quality points, sums all quality points, and divides that sum by the total credit hours taken: GPA = Total Quality Points / Total Credit Hours.

Can I calculate both high school and college GPAs?

Yes. The flexible credit-hour and letter-grade system accommodates high school GPA scales, undergraduate degree programs, and graduate school grading criteria.

Can I save or export my GPA calculation?

You can copy your breakdown or print/save the page directly from your browser. Your academic records are never saved on any database.

How do I calculate my GPA?

Multiply each class's grade points by its credits, add them up, and divide by your total credits. Example: an A (4.0) in a 3-credit class, a B+ (3.3) in a 4-credit class and a B (3.0) in a 3-credit class give 12 + 13.2 + 9 = 34.2 quality points over 10 credits, a GPA of 3.42. For a weighted GPA, Honors classes add 0.5 and AP classes add 1.0 to each grade.

How do I calculate my cumulative GPA?

Enter this semester's classes, then add your prior cumulative GPA and prior credits in the target section. The calculator combines them into your cumulative GPA so far and shows the grades you need to reach a target GPA.

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GPA Calculator

Free GPA calculator for weighted (5.0) and unweighted (4.0) GPA, with Honors and AP classes, cumulative GPA and a target-grade planner. No sign-up.

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GPA & Academic Honors Calculator

Calculate weighted and unweighted semester GPA, check honors standing (Cum Laude), and find the grades you need to hit a target GPA.

Grading Scale:

Example:

Total Credits: 14

3.74/ 4.00

Magna Cum Laude (High Honors)

Quality Points: 52.3 · Total Credits: 14

Typically eligible for Dean's List (often 3.5+ unweighted). Thresholds vary by school.

What grades do I need?

Target GPA (4.0)

Credits still to take

Prior cumulative GPA (optional)

Prior credits (optional)

Cumulative GPA so far (prior + courses above): 3.74

You need an average of 3.86 grade points over the next 15 credits, roughly A or better in every course.

AI Admissions & Honors Advice (optional)

Click the button to get AI suggestions for your GPA and target. Nothing is sent until you click.

About GPA Calculator

Easily calculate your cumulative or semester GPA on any scale—4.0, 5.0, 10‑point, 12‑point, 4.5, 6.0, or custom—by adding courses, credit hours, and weighted AP/IB/Honors grades. All calculations run instantly in your browser, guaranteeing zero‑latency, full privacy, and unlimited free use without any sign‑up.

Why Choose Our GPA Calculator

Feature	Smart Toolverse	Others
Scale Support	Standard 4.0 and Weighted 5.0 (AP/IB/Honors) scales	Rigid 4.0 unweighted scale only
Credit Weighting	Precise credit-hour proportional calculations	Treats all classes as equal weight
Course Management	Dynamically add/remove courses with instant recalculation	Fixed number of rows
Privacy	Calculated in your browser; grades are sent only if you ask for AI advice	Forces student account registration

Common Uses & Applications

Students use the tool to plan semester loads, forecast graduation eligibility, and convert letter grades to GPA on diverse scales. Academic advisors and counselors quickly generate GPA reports for individual or class-wide analysis. Developers embed the calculator in education apps via the open‑source client‑side script. Publishers and e‑learning platforms offer a seamless GPA widget to boost engagement and retain visitors.

Frequently Asked Questions

An unweighted GPA measures academic performance on a 0.0 to 4.0 scale regardless of course difficulty. A weighted GPA gives extra points (typically up to 5.0) for advanced courses such as AP, IB, or Honors classes.

📖 Guides for the GPA Calculator

Guide

How to Calculate GPA: Weighted, Unweighted and Cumulative (with Examples)

The GPA formula step by step: unweighted, weighted with Honors and AP classes, and cumulative GPA, with worked examples, an Excel formula and how to work out the grades you need.