GPA (Grade Point Average) is a standardized measurement of academic achievement on a 4.0 scale. It's calculated by multiplying each course grade's point value by its credit hours, summing the results, and dividing by total credit hours. A 4.0 = A, 3.0 = B, 2.0 = C, 1.0 = D, 0.0 = F.
How to Use
Add your courses:
- Grade: Letter grade (A+ through F)
- Credits: Credit hours for the course
- GPA: Automatically calculated
4.0 Scale
- A+ / 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 Honors
- Summa Cum Laude: 3.9+
- Magna Cum Laude: 3.7+
- Cum Laude: 3.5+
- Dean's List: typically 3.5+
Step-by-Step Instructions
- 1Add courses with name, grade, and credit hours.
- 2View your semester GPA.
- 3Add more semesters for cumulative GPA.
- 4Check the GPA target calculator.
- 5Review grade distribution.