GPA calculator for weighted course credits
Enter each course on its own line as credits,grade. HitEquals weights every letter grade by its credits, reports the semester GPA and combines it with optional prior credits for a projected cumulative GPA.
Inputs used by this calculator
GPA Calculator uses the fields below. The starting values reproduce the page example; replace them with values from the same units and time period before using the result.
| Input | Starting example | Accepted value | How it is used |
|---|---|---|---|
| Courses — one credits,grade pair per line | 3,A 4,B+ 3,A- | Text or a list in the format shown | Supplies the courses — one credits,grade pair per line quantity used by the published equation or result breakdown. |
| A+ grade value | 4.0 scale — A+ equals 4.0 | 4.0 scale — A+ equals 4.0 · 4.3 scale — A+ equals 4.3 | Supplies the a+ grade value quantity used by the published equation or result breakdown. |
| Prior cumulative GPA | 3.2 | 0 to 4.3 | Supplies the prior cumulative gpa quantity used by the published equation or result breakdown. |
| Prior completed credits | 30 | 0 to 10000 | Supplies the prior completed credits quantity used by the published equation or result breakdown. |
How to calculate GPA
Convert each letter grade to grade points, multiply by the course credits, add the weighted points and divide by graded credits. A four-credit course therefore affects GPA twice as much as a two-credit course.
semester GPA = Σ(credits × grade points) ÷ Σ creditscumulative GPA = (prior GPA × prior credits + new grade points) ÷ all creditsEnter courses correctly
Use one course per line, with credits first and the letter grade second: 3,A-. Spaces are allowed. The calculator accepts A+ through F and up to 50 courses.
Prior GPA and credits are optional as a pair. Set prior credits to zero when you only need the current term.
Four-point and 4.3 scales
On the common 4.0 option, A and A+ both equal 4.0. The 4.3 option assigns A+ a value of 4.3. Plus and minus steps use 3.7, 3.3, 2.7 and corresponding values through D−.
This setting does not add honors or Advanced Placement weighting. If your school uses 4.5, 5.0 or percentage rules, follow its official conversion policy.
Semester versus cumulative GPA
Semester GPA covers only the courses entered now. Cumulative GPA includes prior graded work. The result panel keeps both values visible so a strong new term is not mistaken for the entire academic record.
What this estimate excludes
Pass/fail, withdrawals, incompletes, repeated-course replacement and transfer-credit policies vary. This calculator does not decide which courses belong in the denominator and cannot replace an official transcript.
What the GPA Calculator answers
Calculate semester and cumulative GPA from course credits and letter grades.
Use GPA Calculator when you know Courses — one credits,grade pair per line, A+ grade value, Prior cumulative GPA and Prior completed credits and need the relationship expressed by the published equation.
Default letter-grade values
| Grade | Points | Grade | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| A / A+ | 4.0 / 4.3 | B | 3.0 |
| A− | 3.7 | B− | 2.7 |
| B+ | 3.3 | C+ | 2.3 |
| C | 2.0 | C− | 1.7 |
| D+ | 1.3 | D / D− | 1.0 / 0.7 |
| F | 0.0 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How do I find my GPA?
Multiply each grade-point value by its course credits, add those products and divide by total graded credits.
Does an A+ equal 4.0 or 4.3?
Both systems exist. Select the rule used by your school and verify it with the registrar.
Do course credits affect GPA?
Yes. More-credit courses carry more weight in the weighted average.
Can I include my previous GPA?
Yes. Enter both prior cumulative GPA and prior completed credits to combine them with the new term.
Is this my official GPA?
No. Official calculations depend on institution-specific policies for eligible courses, repeats and non-letter grades.
What question does this GPA Calculator answer?
Calculate semester and cumulative GPA from course credits and letter grades.
What to keep in mind
Schools set their own grade values and rules for repeats, pass/fail and transfer work. Confirm the result against your registrar's policy.
Results are rounded for display in US format, with money in dollars and cents; CSV exports keep full calculation precision. This is a calculation summary, not an official certificate.