US GPA Calculator
Use this free GPA calculator for US high school and college classes. Add your courses, choose letter grades, enter credits, and click calculate.
| Course | Grade | Credits | Honors/AP | Remove |
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Optional: Cumulative GPA
How this GPA calculator US tool works
This calculator follows the standard US GPA formula: multiply each course's grade points by its credit hours, add everything together, and divide by total credits. It supports both unweighted and weighted calculations, so you can estimate semester GPA and cumulative GPA in one place.
Quick steps
- Add each class you took this term.
- Select your final letter grade for each course.
- Enter the course credit value (for example, 3 or 4 credits).
- Check Honors/AP for weighted classes when needed.
- Click Calculate GPA.
US GPA formula
GPA = Total Quality Points / Total Attempted Credits
Quality points are calculated as:
- Unweighted: grade point × credits
- Weighted: (grade point + weight bonus) × credits
In many US high schools, Honors/AP/IB courses can add weight. Policies vary by district and college, so always compare your result to your school's official method.
Typical US letter grade values (4.0 scale)
- A or A+ = 4.0
- A- = 3.7
- B+ = 3.3
- B = 3.0
- B- = 2.7
- C+ = 2.3
- C = 2.0
- C- = 1.7
- D+ = 1.3
- D = 1.0
- D- = 0.7
- F = 0.0
High school GPA vs college GPA
High schools often report both weighted and unweighted GPA. Colleges usually use a standard 4.0 system for official transcripts, although internal calculations can vary by institution. If you are applying to universities, keep both versions available:
- Unweighted GPA: easy apples-to-apples comparison.
- Weighted GPA: reflects course rigor (AP, IB, Honors).
What is a good GPA in the US?
A "good" GPA depends on your goals. As a simple benchmark:
- 3.0+ is often considered solid progress.
- 3.5+ is competitive for many scholarships and selective programs.
- 3.8+ is commonly seen in highly competitive admissions pools.
Context matters: course difficulty, trends over time, test scores, activities, and essays can all influence admissions decisions.
How to raise your GPA
1) Prioritize high-credit courses
Improving one 4-credit class impacts GPA more than improving a 1-credit elective.
2) Track performance weekly
Do not wait until finals. Small weekly adjustments can prevent major GPA drops.
3) Use office hours and tutoring early
Early intervention is one of the most effective ways to protect semester GPA.
4) Plan a realistic course load
Balance challenging classes with the time and energy you actually have.
FAQ: GPA calculator US
Does this work for college and high school?
Yes. Enter the credit hours and letter grades exactly as your school reports them.
Can I calculate cumulative GPA?
Yes. Add your previous completed credits and previous GPA in the optional section.
What if my school uses a different grading policy?
Use this as an estimate. For official GPA, follow your registrar or counseling office rules.
Do pass/fail classes count?
Often they do not affect GPA quality points, but policies differ. Check your school handbook.