GPA Calculator
Calculate your semester and cumulative GPA on a standard 4.0 scale. Add your courses, select grades, and get instant results.
Enter your existing cumulative GPA and total credits to calculate your overall GPA including this semester.
Semester GPA
Magna Cum Laude
Complete Guide to GPA Calculation
What is GPA?
GPA (Grade Point Average) is a standardized numerical representation of academic achievement used in the United States and many other countries. The most common scale runs from 0.0 to 4.0, where 4.0 represents a perfect "A" in every course. Your GPA is calculated by dividing the total number of quality points earned by the total number of credit hours attempted.
How to Calculate GPA
GPA = Total Quality Points ÷ Total Credit HoursQuality Points = Grade Point Value × Credit Hours. For example, a "B+" (3.3) in a 4-credit course = 3.3 × 4 = 13.2 quality points.
Weighted vs. Unweighted GPA
An unweighted GPA uses the standard 4.0 scale regardless of course difficulty. A weighted GPA (used mainly in high school) adds extra points for honors or AP courses — for example, an "A" in an AP class might count as 5.0 instead of 4.0. Most US colleges recalculate your GPA on an unweighted 4.0 scale during admissions.
Latin Honors & GPA Thresholds
Summa Cum Laude
3.9 – 4.0
"With highest praise"
Magna Cum Laude
3.5 – 3.89
"With great praise"
Cum Laude
3.0 – 3.49
"With praise"
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a good GPA?
A 3.0 GPA (B average) is considered good. A 3.5+ is excellent and competitive for graduate school. For Ivy League admissions, a 3.7+ unweighted GPA is typically expected.
Does a D count in your GPA?
Yes, a D (1.0) counts as passing but significantly lowers your GPA. Many programs require a C or better in major courses. Repeating a D-grade course may replace the grade in GPA calculation (policy varies by school).
How can I raise my GPA?
The most effective strategies: (1) Retake low-grade courses if your school allows grade replacement, (2) Take lighter loads to focus on higher grades, (3) Use academic support such as tutoring and study groups, (4) A higher credit load with strong grades moves the average faster.