College GPA Calculator

Calculate your semester GPA quickly and accurately with our easy-to-use tool

GPA Calculator for College

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Understanding College GPA

Your Grade Point Average (GPA) is one of the most important metrics in your academic career. It's a numerical representation of your overall academic performance, calculated by averaging the grades you've received in your courses.

How GPA is Calculated

GPA is calculated using the following formula:

GPA = Total Grade Points / Total Credit Hours

Where:

Standard Grading Scale

Most colleges in the US use the following grading scale:

Letter Grade Grade Points Percentage Range
A4.093-100%
A-3.790-92%
B+3.387-89%
B3.083-86%
B-2.780-82%
C+2.377-79%
C2.073-76%
C-1.770-72%
D+1.367-69%
D1.060-66%
F0.0Below 60%

Example Calculation

Let's say you took the following courses in a semester:

Total Grade Points = (4 × 3.7) + (3 × 3.3) + (4 × 3.0) + (3 × 4.0) = 14.8 + 9.9 + 12.0 + 12.0 = 48.7
Total Credits = 4 + 3 + 4 + 3 = 14
GPA = 48.7 ÷ 14 = 3.48

How Our Calculator Works

Our GPA Calculator simplifies this process:

  1. Enter your term/semester name
  2. Set the number of courses you're taking
  3. For each course:
    • Enter the course name (optional)
    • Select the number of credits
    • Select your expected or actual letter grade
  4. Click "Calculate GPA" to see your semester GPA

The calculator automatically converts letter grades to their numerical equivalents, calculates total grade points, and divides by total credits to give you an accurate GPA.

Why GPA Matters

Your college GPA is important for several reasons:

Using our GPA calculator helps you stay on track academically and plan for future success!