What is a GPA calculator?

A GPA calculator computes your Grade Point Average — a numerical summary of your academic performance — by combining the grade points earned in each course, weighted by the number of credit hours. The Texterfly GPA Calculator uses the standard 4.0 scale and supports any number of courses, custom credit hours, and any letter grade system.

What is the 4.0 GPA scale?

The 4.0 scale is the most common GPA system in the US. It maps letter grades to grade points: A+ = 4.0, 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. GPA is calculated by multiplying each course's grade points by its credit hours, summing all results, and dividing by total credit hours.

How do I calculate GPA manually?

Step 1: Convert each letter grade to grade points (A=4.0, B=3.0, C=2.0, D=1.0, F=0.0, with +/- adjustments). Step 2: Multiply each course's grade points by its credit hours (quality points). Step 3: Add all quality points together. Step 4: Divide the total quality points by total credit hours. Example: A (4.0) in a 3-credit course + B (3.0) in a 4-credit course = (12 + 12) ÷ 7 = 3.43 GPA.

What is the difference between weighted and unweighted GPA?

An unweighted GPA uses the standard 4.0 scale for all courses regardless of difficulty. A weighted GPA gives bonus grade points for harder courses — Advanced Placement (AP) and Honors classes add 0.5 to 1.0 extra grade points, resulting in a scale that can reach 5.0 or higher. Colleges generally recalculate your GPA on their own unweighted scale when reviewing applications.

What GPA do I need to get into college?

Requirements vary widely: highly selective universities (Harvard, MIT, Stanford) typically see admitted students with 3.9–4.0+ weighted GPAs. Selective universities typically look for 3.5–3.9. Mid-range universities often accept 3.0–3.5. Community colleges and open-enrollment institutions generally accept all students regardless of GPA. Always check the specific requirements of institutions you are applying to.

What GPA do I need to maintain for a scholarship?

Scholarship GPA requirements vary by award: most merit scholarships require 3.0–3.5 minimum. Prestigious scholarships (National Merit, Rhodes Scholar) typically require 3.7–4.0. Athletic scholarships (NCAA Division I) require a minimum 2.3. Federal financial aid (FAFSA) requires Satisfactory Academic Progress, usually 2.0. Always check the specific renewal terms of your scholarship.

What is a cumulative GPA?

Your cumulative GPA is the average of all grades across all semesters of your academic career, weighted by credit hours. It differs from your semester GPA, which only covers one term. Colleges and employers typically refer to your cumulative GPA. To calculate it, include all courses from all semesters in the GPA Calculator.

How do I raise my GPA?

Your GPA is weighted by credit hours, so courses worth more credits have more impact. To raise your GPA: focus on high-credit core courses first, consider retaking courses where you earned low grades if your institution allows grade replacement, take manageable course loads to maintain quality, and use the GPA Calculator to model how different grade outcomes would affect your average before enrolling.

Is the GPA Calculator free?

Yes. The GPA Calculator is 100% free with no registration, subscription, or payment required.

Is my academic data private?

Yes. All GPA calculations run entirely in your browser. Your course names, grades, and credit hours are never sent to any server or stored anywhere.

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