How to Calculate Your GPA (With Easy Examples)
GPA (Grade Point Average) turns your letter grades into a single number, usually on a 4.0 scale. It's what scholarships, universities and many employers look at first.
The formula
GPA = total grade points ÷ total credit hours
Grade points for one course = grade value × credit hours.
Common 4.0 scale
| Grade | Points |
|---|---|
| A / A+ | 4.0 |
| A- | 3.67 |
| B+ | 3.33 |
| B | 3.0 |
| B- | 2.67 |
| C+ | 2.33 |
| C | 2.0 |
| D | 1.0 |
| F | 0 |
Scales differ slightly between universities — always check your handbook.
Worked example
| Course | Grade | Credits | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus | A (4.0) | 3 | 12.0 |
| Physics | B+ (3.33) | 4 | 13.32 |
| English | A- (3.67) | 2 | 7.34 |
| Programming | B (3.0) | 3 | 9.0 |
| Total | 12 | 41.66 |
GPA = 41.66 ÷ 12 = 3.47
The faster way
Use the free GPA Calculator: add your courses, pick each grade and enter the credit hours. Your GPA updates as you type, and you can add as many courses as you need.
GPA vs CGPA
- GPA is for one semester.
- CGPA (cumulative GPA) covers all semesters together: add up all grade points and divide by all credit hours.
How to raise your GPA
High-credit courses affect your GPA most. Focusing on a 4-credit course moves your average more than a 1-credit one.
Try the tools from this guide — free
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