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GPA calculator (4.0 scale)

Calculate your GPA on the 4.0 scale from letter grades and credit hours per course.

E.g. A 4 — grade A, 4 credits

GPA
3.54
Total credits13
Courses counted4

4.0 scale: A=4, A-=3.7, B+=3.3, B=3… Weighted by credit hours.

How the calculation works

GPA (Grade Point Average) is the average used at US universities, on a 0 to 4.0 scale. Each letter grade becomes points (A = 4, B = 3, C = 2, D = 1, F = 0) and is weighted by the course credits:

GPA = Σ(grade points × credits) ÷ Σ credits

Step-by-step example

Course A (3 credits, A=4) and B (4 credits, B=3):

  • Points: (4×3) + (3×4) = 24
  • Credits: 7
  • GPA: 24 ÷ 7 = 3.43

Examples

  • All A grades: GPA 4.0 (the maximum).
  • A (4 cr), C (2 cr): (16 + 4) ÷ 6 = 3.33.

Frequently asked questions

What is a good GPA?

A 3.5+ GPA is generally considered strong; 3.0 is solid.

Weighted vs unweighted GPA?

Unweighted is a simple average; weighted accounts for credits (or difficulty). This calculator uses credits.

How to convert 0–10 grades to GPA?

There is no universal rule — each institution has its own table. Roughly, 9–10 ≈ A, 8 ≈ B, 7 ≈ C.

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Updated on June 18, 2026 · by Rafael Rossi · Methodology & sources