College GPA Calculator

Calculate your college GPA in seconds on the standard 4.0 scale. Enter each course, the letter grade you earned, and its credit hours to get your exact semester GPA, and add your prior GPA and completed credits to see your updated cumulative GPA instantly. Everything runs in your browser — no signup, no data stored, and results update live as you type.

How college GPA is calculated

Each letter grade converts to grade points on the 4.0 scale (A = 4.0, B = 3.0, C = 2.0, D = 1.0, F = 0, with plus and minus steps of 0.3). Multiply each course’s points by its credit hours, add them up, and divide by total credits. Your cumulative GPA combines these quality points with everything you completed in earlier semesters.

Frequently asked questions

How do I calculate my college GPA if I have different credit hours per class?

Multiply each course’s grade points by its credit hours, add up the totals, and divide by the total credit hours. The college GPA calculator does this automatically — add your courses with grades and credits and it shows your cumulative GPA.

What grade do I need on my final exam to get a B in the class?

Use the final grade calculator. Enter your current grade, the grade you want, and the weight of the final exam. It tells you exactly what score you need on the final to reach your target.

How do I convert my CGPA to a percentage for a job application?

The conversion depends on the scale and method used by your university. The CGPA to percentage calculator supports multiple scales and methods — enter your CGPA, select your scale, and get the percentage instantly.

How do I raise my GPA from 2.8 to 3.2?

Use the raise GPA calculator. Enter your current GPA, credits completed, and target GPA. It tells you how many additional credits at what grade you need to reach your goal.

How does weighted GPA work with AP and honors classes?

Weighted GPA gives extra grade points for advanced courses — typically 5.0 for an A in AP and 4.5 for honors instead of the standard 4.0. The weighted grade calculator handles this automatically when you select your course levels.

Does an A+ count as more than 4.0? At most US colleges an A+ is capped at 4.0, which is the convention this calculator uses.

Do pass/fail courses count? Usually not — leave them out unless your school assigns them grade points.