GPA Calculator
Calculate your weighted or unweighted GPA for high school or college. Add as many courses as you need.
Your GPA
Understanding Your GPA
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is one of the most important numbers in your academic career. It affects college admissions, scholarships, graduate school applications, and even some job applications.
US Letter Grade to GPA Conversion
GPA Benchmarks: What Does Your GPA Mean?
- 4.0 — Perfect: Straight A's. Required for some merit scholarships.
- 3.7–3.9 — Excellent: Competitive for Ivy League and top-25 schools.
- 3.5–3.6 — Very Good: Competitive for most strong universities.
- 3.0–3.4 — Good: Above average. Competitive for most 4-year universities.
- 2.5–2.9 — Average: Meets minimum requirements for many schools.
- 2.0 — Minimum: Often the floor for academic standing.
- Below 2.0 — At Risk: Academic probation at most colleges.
How GPA Is Calculated
GPA = Total Grade Points ÷ Total Credit Hours
Example: Earn a B+ (3.3) in a 3-credit course → 9.9 grade points. Earn an A (4.0) in a 4-credit course → 16 grade points. Total: 25.9 points ÷ 7 credits = 3.70 GPA.
Frequently Asked Questions
A 3.0+ is generally "good." Top universities look for 3.7–4.0 unweighted. Many state schools accept 2.5–3.0. For scholarships, a 3.5+ is often required.
Unweighted GPA uses a 4.0 scale regardless of course difficulty. Weighted GPA (usually 5.0 scale) gives extra points for AP, IB, and Honors courses — so an A in AP Calculus could be worth 5.0 instead of 4.0.
Many employers only ask for GPA in entry-level hiring. A 3.0+ is often a screening requirement. After 2–3 years of work experience, GPA matters much less. Finance, consulting, and government positions are most likely to use GPA cutoffs.
Take more credits (dilutes the effect of old bad grades), retake courses where allowed, focus on high-credit courses, and use grade replacement policies if your school offers them. One A in a 4-credit course raises GPA more than an A in a 1-credit elective.