GPA Calculator
Calculate semester, cumulative, and target GPA with weighted courses (Honors/AP). Instant results, no signup.
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What is the GPA Calculator?
Calculate your semester GPA, cumulative GPA, and target GPA needed for your goals.
This free online GPA calculator supports weighted courses (Honors, AP, IB), works for both high school and college students, and updates results in real time as you type.
How it works
This GPA calculator uses the standard US 4.0 scale.
Step 1: Add your courses
Enter course name (optional), number of credits, letter grade, and any weight (Honors/AP).
Step 2: Instant semester calculation
Quality points = (base grade points + weight) × credits.
Semester GPA = total quality points ÷ total credits.
Step 3: Cumulative & Target modes
- Cumulative: Combine previous performance with current semester.
- Target Planner: Reverse-engineer the exact semester GPA needed to hit your goal.
All calculations are performed instantly in your browser with full support for plus/minus grades and weighted classes.
Examples
Semester GPA Calculation
Calculate GPA for 4 courses with different credits and grades.
Target GPA Planner
What GPA do I need this semester to reach 3.8 cumulative?
Frequently asked questions
What is GPA and how is it calculated?
What is GPA and how is it calculated?
GPA stands for Grade Point Average. It is calculated by dividing the total quality points (grade points × credits) by the total credits attempted.
Does this calculator support weighted GPA for Honors or AP classes?
Does this calculator support weighted GPA for Honors or AP classes?
Yes. Select +0.5 for Honors or +1.0 for AP/IB courses to automatically apply the weight.
Can I calculate cumulative GPA across multiple semesters?
Can I calculate cumulative GPA across multiple semesters?
Yes. Use the Cumulative mode: enter your previous GPA and credits, then add current semester courses.
How do I find out what GPA I need this semester to reach my target?
How do I find out what GPA I need this semester to reach my target?
Switch to Target Planner mode and enter your current stats plus desired cumulative GPA and future credits.
What grading scale does this tool use?
What grading scale does this tool use?
Standard US 4.0 scale with plus/minus (A+ = 4.3, A = 4.0, down to F = 0.0).
Is this GPA calculator accurate for college and high school?
Is this GPA calculator accurate for college and high school?
Yes. It works for both. Always confirm final official GPA with your school registrar.
Can I use this for GPA without credits?
Can I use this for GPA without credits?
No. This tool requires credit hours as they are essential for accurate weighted calculation. For unweighted simple average, average your grade points directly.
Does it save my data?
Does it save my data?
No. Calculations are private and happen only in your browser. Refreshing the page resets the form.
What is a good GPA?
What is a good GPA?
Generally, 3.0+ is solid, 3.5+ is strong for competitive colleges, and 3.7+ is excellent.
Why does my school’s GPA differ from this calculator?
Why does my school’s GPA differ from this calculator?
Some schools use different scales or weighting policies. Use this as an estimate and verify with your official transcript.
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