Enter each course, its credit hours, and your letter grade. GPA is recalculated instantly.
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Enter your previous cumulative GPA and total credits earned, then add this semester's results.
THIS SEMESTER
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Find the minimum score you need on your final exam to reach your desired grade.
List your course assignments with weights and scores to see your current standing.
How GPA is Calculated
Semester GPA: For each course, multiply the grade points (A=4.0, B+=3.3, etc.) by the credit hours to get quality points. Sum all quality points and divide by total credit hours.
Cumulative GPA: Weighted average of all semesters. Formula: (Previous GPA × Previous Credits + Semester GPA × Semester Credits) ÷ (Previous Credits + Semester Credits).
Final Grade Needed: Required = (Desired − Current × (1 − Weight/100)) ÷ (Weight/100). Example: current 78%, final worth 40%, want 80% → (80 − 78 × 0.6) ÷ 0.4 = (80 − 46.8) ÷ 0.4 = 83.0%.
Note: GPA scales vary by institution. The US 4.0 scale with plus/minus grades is the default here. Some schools use a 5.0 scale or don't offer plus/minus grades — adjust accordingly.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I calculate my GPA?
Multiply each course's grade points by its credit hours (quality points). Sum all quality points, divide by total credit hours. For example: an A (4.0) in a 3-credit course = 12 quality points. Three such courses → 36 ÷ 9 = 4.0 GPA.
What score do I need on my final to get the grade I want?
Use: Required = (Desired Grade − Current Grade × (1 − Final Weight)) ÷ Final Weight. E.g., current 78%, final worth 40%, want 80%: Required = (80 − 78 × 0.6) ÷ 0.4 = 83.0%.
What is a good GPA?
On the US 4.0 scale: 3.5–4.0 is excellent (Dean's List at most schools), 3.0–3.4 is good, 2.0–2.9 is satisfactory, below 2.0 may place you on academic probation. Graduate school typically requires at least 3.0.
How is cumulative GPA calculated?
Cumulative GPA = (Previous GPA × Previous Credits + Semester GPA × Semester Credits) ÷ (Previous Credits + Semester Credits). Your new semester results are weighted by their credit hours against all previous work.