What is a 4.0 GPA scale?

The 4.0 scale assigns numerical values to letter grades: A=4.0, B=3.0, C=2.0, D=1.0, F=0.0. Plus and minus grades adjust these values by ±0.3 or ±0.7.

How is GPA calculated?

GPA = Total Quality Points ÷ Total Credit Hours. Quality points = grade value × credit hours for each course.

A GPA of 3.5 or above is generally considered excellent. Most graduate schools require a minimum GPA of 3.0.

GPA Calculator

Overview

Calculate your GPA by entering your course grades and credit hours. Supports A+ through F letter grades.

The GPA Calculator helps students compute their Grade Point Average by entering letter grades and credit hours for each course. Supports 4-point scale with +/- grades.

How to use

Calculate your GPA in a few simple steps.

Enter grades: Select the letter grade for each course.
Enter credits: Input the number of credit hours for each course.
Calculate: Click calculate to compute your GPA.
View GPA: Review your cumulative GPA on the 4.0 scale.

FAQs

What is a 4.0 GPA scale?: The 4.0 scale assigns numerical values to letter grades: A=4.0, B=3.0, C=2.0, D=1.0, F=0.0. Plus and minus grades adjust these values by ±0.3 or ±0.7.
How is GPA calculated?: GPA = Total Quality Points ÷ Total Credit Hours. Quality points = grade value × credit hours for each course.
What is a good GPA?: A GPA of 3.5 or above is generally considered excellent. Most graduate schools require a minimum GPA of 3.0.