GPA Calculator
Convert a numeric grade into a letter grade on a 4.0 scale and calculate your weighted GPA from your courses, grades and credit hours.
A from 90+, B from 83+. The most common US-style 4.0 scale.
| Course Name | Grade | Credits |
|---|
A from 90+, B from 83+. The most common US-style 4.0 scale.
What Is a GPA and How Is It Calculated?
A GPA calculator converts your numeric grades into letter grades (A, B, C...) on a 4.0 scale and computes your overall grade point average. It works as a letter grade calculator for a single exam and as a full GPA tool for a whole semester. Each course mark is turned into grade points (A = 4.0, B = 3.0, C = 2.0, D = 1.0, F = 0.0, with +/- variations), and the weighted average across all your courses is your final GPA. This free tool gives you an instant letter grade for one course and a full weighted GPA across many courses.
Whether you need to convert a single exam score, plan the grade you need this semester, or calculate GPA for a scholarship or graduate application, the calculator does the math for you - no sign-up required, everything runs in your browser. As a cumulative GPA calculator, it also lets you combine every semester into one running average for your transcript.
2026 Letter Grade Chart (4.0 Scale)
The letter grade chart below shows the most common US-style 4.0 scale used by many colleges and universities. Use it together with the tool as a grade to letter calculator: type any score and it returns the matching letter and points. All the ranges needed for course letter grade conversion are included:
| Numeric Range | Letter Grade | Grade Points (4.0) | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 93 - 100 | A | 4.00 | Excellent |
| 90 - 92 | A- | 3.70 | Excellent |
| 87 - 89 | B+ | 3.30 | Very Good |
| 83 - 86 | B | 3.00 | Good |
| 80 - 82 | B- | 2.70 | Good |
| 77 - 79 | C+ | 2.30 | Above Average |
| 73 - 76 | C | 2.00 | Average |
| 70 - 72 | C- | 1.70 | Below Average |
| 67 - 69 | D+ | 1.30 | Passing |
| 63 - 66 | D | 1.00 | Passing |
| 60 - 62 | D- | 0.70 | Passing |
| 0 - 59 | F | 0.00 | Failing |
Note: The ranges above are for the standard scale. Some schools set the A cutoff at 95 instead of 93, and some do not use plus/minus grades at all. Check your course syllabus or registrar. The "Strict" option in the tool lets you calculate with a higher-cutoff scale.
How to Calculate Your Weighted GPA
The GPA formula is: GPA = Sum(Grade Points x Credits) / Total Credits. Each course's grade points are multiplied by its credit hours; you add those products across all courses and divide by the total credits. The result is your GPA on a 4.0 scale. Before averaging, a course letter grade calculator turns each individual score into its letter and points - this tool does both steps for you. This running figure is sometimes called the cumulative GPA when it spans your whole program; the method is the same, only the term differs.
GPA example:
- Math (3 credits) -> 84 score -> B -> 3.00 points -> 3.00 x 3 = 9.00
- Physics (4 credits) -> 75 score -> C -> 2.00 points -> 2.00 x 4 = 8.00
- English (2 credits) -> 95 score -> A -> 4.00 points -> 4.00 x 2 = 8.00
- Total: 9.00 + 8.00 + 8.00 = 25.00; Total credits: 3 + 4 + 2 = 9
- GPA = 25.00 / 9 = 2.78
What Grade Do You Need to Pass a Course?
At most colleges, the minimum grade to earn credit for a course is a D (1.0) or, depending on the program, a C (2.0). The threshold varies by school and major:
- C requirement (many programs): a score of 73 or above. Contributes 2.0 grade points to your average.
- D requirement (some electives): a score of 63 or above earns credit, but contributes only 1.0 and lowers your overall average.
- F (failing): no credit earned; the course usually must be repeated and it pulls your average down.
A grade point average below 2.0 typically means academic probation at most schools and can affect scholarships or course load. Graduation usually requires an average of at least 2.0; some programs require 2.5 or 3.0.
Honors, Dean's List and GPA Standing
To make the Dean's List you generally need an average of 3.0 or higher, and for highest honors a result of 3.5 or above. These thresholds also matter for scholarships, internships and graduate-school applications.
| GPA Range | Standing | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 3.50 - 4.00 | Highest Honors | Dean's List, top scholarship eligibility |
| 3.00 - 3.49 | Honors | Strong academic standing, scholarship advantage |
| 2.50 - 2.99 | Good | Sufficient for many graduate programs |
| 2.00 - 2.49 | Satisfactory | Meets graduation requirement |
| Below 2.00 | Academic Probation | Course load may be limited, aid at risk |
Why Grading Scales Differ Between Schools
There is no single universal grading scale, so schools set their own cutoffs. The main differences are:
- A cutoff: 90 on the standard scale, 95 on a stricter scale.
- Plus/minus grades: some schools use A-, B+, etc., while others assign only whole letters (A, B, C, D, F).
- Special marks: codes such as P (pass), NP (no pass), W (withdrawn) and I (incomplete) vary by institution.
- Grade points: some schools award up to 4.3 for an A+, while others cap every A at 4.0.
This tool supports two common scales (Standard and Strict). Always confirm your school's exact policy with the course syllabus or registrar's office.
College and University GPA Calculator
This page doubles as a college GPA calculator and a university GPA calculator, because the underlying math is identical at both levels: grade points multiplied by credit hours, summed and divided by total credits. Students typically use it in three ways:
- Per-semester: enter the courses you are taking now to see where your GPA will land before grades are final.
- Cumulative: add every course you have completed to calculate college GPA across your full transcript.
- Goal planning: test different grade scenarios to find what you need next term to reach a target GPA.
Because it also acts as a university letter grade calculator, international students can map an unfamiliar percentage to a familiar A-F letter and 4.0 grade-point equivalent in one step - handy when converting transcripts for applications abroad.
How to Use This GPA Calculator
In the "Single Course" tab, enter your numeric score to instantly see the letter grade and points. In the "GPA Calculator" tab, add each course's name, credit hours and numeric score to compute your average for a semester or your whole program. Switch between "Standard" and "Strict" to match your school's cutoffs; the tool updates the points automatically. Use the copy button to copy your result, or the share button on mobile. No registration is required - everything runs in your browser. See the FAQ below for cutoffs, passing scores and how the 4.0 scale works.
Frequently Asked Questions About the GPA Calculator
A numeric grade out of 100 is mapped to a letter grade on a 4.0 scale. The most common US-style scale is: 93-100 = A (4.0), 90-92 = A- (3.7), 87-89 = B+ (3.3), 83-86 = B (3.0), 80-82 = B- (2.7), 77-79 = C+ (2.3), 73-76 = C (2.0), 70-72 = C- (1.7), 67-69 = D+ (1.3), 63-66 = D (1.0), 60-62 = D- (0.7), and below 60 = F (0.0). Exact cutoffs vary by school.
Each letter grade is assigned grade points on a 4.0 scale (A = 4.0, B = 3.0, C = 2.0, D = 1.0, F = 0.0, with +/- variations). To find your GPA, multiply each course's grade points by its credit hours, add those products, and divide by the total credit hours: GPA = Sum(grade points x credits) / total credits.
On the standard 4.0 scale: A+ = 4.0, 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, and F = 0.0. Some schools cap the highest grade at 4.0 even for an A+, while others award up to 4.3.
Weighted GPA = Sum(grade points x course credits) / total credits. Example: a 3-credit course with a B (3.0) and a 2-credit course with a C (2.0) gives GPA = (3.0x3 + 2.0x2) / (3+2) = (9+4)/5 = 2.60. Enter all your courses and credit hours in the GPA tab to calculate this automatically.
At most institutions the minimum passing grade is a D (1.0) or, for some programs, a C (2.0). A grade of F means you do not earn credit and the course usually has to be repeated. Repeated failing grades pull your overall GPA below 2.0, which can trigger academic probation.
Yes. Grading scales are not identical everywhere. Some schools set A at 93-100, others at 95-100; some use plus/minus grades while others do not. This tool offers a Standard scale (A from 90) and a Strict scale (A from 95) so you can match your school's policy. Always confirm with your course syllabus or registrar.
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