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GPA Calculator
Calculate your GPA on the standard 4.0 scale. Add courses with letter grades and credit hours for a weighted GPA calculation. Includes honors thresholds.
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Summary
Total Courses4
Total Credits13
GPA3.52
Latin HonorsCum Laude
GPA
3.52
Total Credits
13
Honors
Cum Laude
How to Use This Calculator
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Add your courses
Click 'Add Course' to add each class. Enter the letter grade you received and the number of credit hours for that course. Most 3-credit-hour courses are one semester class; labs may be 1–2 credits.
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Understanding grades and credit weighting
A 4-credit A (4.0 × 4 = 16 grade points) contributes more to your GPA than a 3-credit A (4.0 × 3 = 12 grade points). This is why high-credit courses have more impact on your GPA in both directions.
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Understanding the 4.0 scale
Most US universities use a 4.0 scale. A = 4.0, B = 3.0, C = 2.0, D = 1.0, F = 0.0. Plus/minus grades are offset by ±0.3 (B+ = 3.3, B- = 2.7). Minimum GPA for good academic standing is typically 2.0; honor roll is usually 3.5+.
Real-World Examples
Dean's List Semester
Course 1
A (3 credits)
Course 2
A- (4 credits)
Course 3
B+ (3 credits)
Course 4
A (3 credits)
ResultGPA: 3.78
Above 3.5 threshold for Cum Laude honors. Above 3.7 for Magna Cum Laude.
Average Mixed Semester
Course 1
B (3 credits)
Course 2
C+ (4 credits)
Course 3
B+ (3 credits)
Course 4
A- (3 credits)
ResultGPA: 3.05
Solid semester. The 4-credit C+ pulls the GPA down due to its higher credit weight.
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