How to Calculate Your GPA on a 4.0 Scale

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Grade points

A/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, F = 0. Some schools differ slightly – check yours.

Worked example

English A (3 credits) = 12 points; Math B+ (4 credits) = 13.2; History A- (3 credits) = 11.1. Total 36.3 points ÷ 10 credits = 3.63 GPA.

Cumulative GPA

Add total quality points from all semesters and divide by total credits – not the average of semester GPAs.

Weighted vs unweighted

Unweighted uses the 4.0 scale above. Weighted GPA adds extra points for honors, AP or IB classes (often up to 5.0). The GPA Calculator computes unweighted GPA.

Frequently asked questions

Is a 3.5 GPA good?

It's generally considered strong – roughly a B+/A- average.

Do pass/fail courses count?

Usually not.

Can GPA be above 4.0?

Only on weighted scales.