LSAC GPA Calculator
Estimate your LSAC CAS GPA by entering each course, credit hours, and letter grade. This calculator uses a common LSAC-style 4.33 conversion approach and weighted credits.
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Tip: Uncheck courses that are non-graded (for example Pass/Fail) if they should not be included in your GPA estimate.
What Is an LSAC GPA?
If you are planning to apply to law school in the United States, your academic performance is generally summarized through the Law School Admission Council (LSAC) Credential Assembly Service (CAS). A key part of that report is your LSAC GPA, which can differ from your college-issued GPA.
Many applicants are surprised when their CAS GPA is slightly higher or lower than what appears on their undergraduate transcript. That difference usually comes from standardized grade conversion and how course attempts are counted.
Why Your LSAC GPA May Differ From Your School GPA
- Different grade conversion scale: LSAC applies its own conversion values to letter grades.
- Course attempt treatment: Repeated classes can be counted differently than your institution’s forgiveness policy.
- Inclusion rules: Some transcript entries (withdrawals, pass/fail, administrative marks) may not impact GPA in the same way.
- Cross-institution coursework: Credits from all undergraduate institutions attended before receiving a bachelor’s degree may be included.
How This GPA Calculator Works
This tool estimates your GPA by multiplying each course’s credit hours by the grade points for that letter grade. It then sums all quality points and divides by total included credits:
Estimated GPA = Total Quality Points ÷ Total Credits
For example, if you earned:
- 3 credits of A (4.00) = 12.00 quality points
- 4 credits of B+ (3.33) = 13.32 quality points
- 3 credits of A- (3.67) = 11.01 quality points
Your total would be 36.33 quality points across 10 credits, giving an estimated GPA of 3.633.
Typical LSAC Letter Grade Conversion
Common 4.33-Scale Mapping
- A+ = 4.33
- A = 4.00
- A- = 3.67
- B+ = 3.33
- B = 3.00
- B- = 2.67
- C+ = 2.33
- C = 2.00
- C- = 1.67
- D+ = 1.33
- D = 1.00
- D- = 0.67
- F = 0.00
Always verify current details directly through LSAC documentation, since reporting rules can evolve and institutions can code transcript marks differently.
What Usually Counts Toward LSAC GPA
Commonly Included
- Undergraduate-level courses taken before your first bachelor’s degree conferral date.
- Grades from U.S./Canadian institutions that issue transcripted grades and credits.
- Repeated courses (often each attempt, depending on transcript coding).
Often Excluded or Treated Separately
- Pass/Fail or Credit/No Credit courses without standard letter grades.
- Withdrawals (when no punitive grade points are assigned).
- Graduate/professional coursework completed after bachelor’s conferral.
- Non-standard notations that do not convert into GPA points.
How to Use This Calculator Strategically
1) Reconstruct Your Transcript Carefully
Enter every relevant course line by line. Use precise credit values (including 0.5 or quarter-credit variations) to improve estimate quality.
2) Model “What-If” Scenarios
You can create realistic projections before finishing your final semester. Add planned courses and estimated grades to see how much movement is possible in your cumulative GPA.
3) Build an Application Plan Around the Numbers
Your LSAT score and personal statement matter a lot, but knowing your likely LSAC GPA helps you target schools more intelligently and prepare addenda when needed.
Improving a Lower GPA Profile
If your GPA is below the median at your target schools, you still have meaningful levers:
- Maximize LSAT performance: A strong LSAT can materially rebalance your admissions profile.
- Show an upward trend: Strong recent semesters can demonstrate maturity and capability.
- Write a concise GPA addendum: Explain genuine context (if applicable) without making excuses.
- Apply broadly: Use a balanced school list including reach, target, and likely options.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this an official LSAC calculator?
No. This is an educational estimator designed to help you plan. Your official CAS report is the authoritative source for admissions decisions.
Do repeated courses replace old grades?
Institutional replacement policies may not match LSAC treatment. In many cases, multiple attempts can be counted in standardized reporting.
Should I include Pass/Fail courses?
If the course does not carry a standard letter grade equivalent, it often should be excluded from GPA calculations. You can uncheck those rows in the calculator.
How many decimal places matter?
Admissions review is holistic, but precision helps. This tool reports to three decimal places to mirror common GPA reporting practices.
Bottom Line
Your LSAC GPA is one of the most important quantitative factors in law school admissions. Use this calculator to estimate where you stand, test future grade scenarios, and plan your application strategy with less guesswork and more confidence.