Add your courses, grades and credit hours to calculate your GPA on a 4.0 scale instantly.
| Letter Grade | Percentage | GPA Points | Standing |
|---|---|---|---|
| A+ / A | 93–100% | 4.0 | Excellent |
| A- | 90–92% | 3.7 | Excellent |
| B+ | 87–89% | 3.3 | Good |
| B | 83–86% | 3.0 | Good |
| B- | 80–82% | 2.7 | Good |
| C+ | 77–79% | 2.3 | Satisfactory |
| C | 73–76% | 2.0 | Satisfactory |
| C- | 70–72% | 1.7 | Satisfactory |
| D+ | 67–69% | 1.3 | Poor |
| D | 60–66% | 1.0 | Poor |
| F | Below 60% | 0.0 | Failing |
Grade cutoffs vary by institution. Some schools do not use A+ or D- grades. Always verify with your school's grading policy.
GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated by converting each letter grade to a numeric value on the 4.0 scale, multiplying by the number of credit hours for that course, and dividing the total by the total credit hours attempted.
Formula: GPA = (Sum of grade points × credit hours) ÷ total credit hours
Example: You take three 3-credit courses and receive A (4.0), B+ (3.3), and B (3.0). Quality points: 4.0×3 + 3.3×3 + 3.0×3 = 12 + 9.9 + 9 = 30.9. Total credits = 9. GPA = 30.9 ÷ 9 = 3.43.
Context matters, but here are general benchmarks:
Your semester GPA covers only the current or most recent term. Your cumulative GPA covers all courses taken at the institution. Graduate schools and employers almost always look at cumulative GPA. Use this calculator for both: simply include only the courses from one term for semester GPA, or all courses for cumulative GPA.
Because GPA is a weighted average, the effect of one grade change depends on total credit hours. A student with 90 credits needs to earn many A grades to move the needle, while a freshman can significantly change their GPA with just one semester. Focus on high-credit courses (4–5 credit labs or core requirements) to maximize impact per A earned.
GPA = total quality points divided by total credit hours. Quality points = grade value x credit hours. For example, an A (4.0) in a 3-credit course = 12 quality points.
The standard US 4.0 scale assigns: 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=1.0, F=0.0.
Most colleges require a 3.5 or higher for Dean's List and a 3.7-3.9 for summa/magna cum laude. Check your school's catalog for exact thresholds.
Most US colleges require a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0 to remain in good academic standing. Dropping below triggers academic probation.
Add up all quality points from every semester, divide by total credit hours attempted. This calculator works for both semester and cumulative GPA.
A W typically does not affect your GPA but may affect your completion rate (pace of progress) for financial aid satisfactory academic progress (SAP) requirements.