Statistics Calculators

Calculate Your Grade Point Average

Use this GPA calculator to estimate your grade point average from course grades and credits.

GPA calculator

Table of contents

◦GPA Calculator
◦Formula
◦How to use
◦FAQ

GPA Calculator

A GPA calculator helps students estimate their grade point average by combining course grades with credit hours. This is useful for tracking academic performance, planning term goals, and understanding how each class affects the final average.

Because courses can carry different credit weights, GPA is not just a simple average of grades. A GPA calculator multiplies each course grade by its credit value and then divides by the total credits.

Formula

The GPA formula is:

gpa = ((gradePoints1 × credits1) + (gradePoints2 × credits2) + (gradePoints3 × credits3)) / (credits1 + credits2 + credits3)

Where:

  • gradePoints are the numeric values of your grades
  • credits are the course credit hours
  • gpa is the weighted average

How to use

  1. Enter the grade points for each course.
  2. Enter the number of credits for each course.
  3. Click calculate.
  4. Review your GPA result.

FAQ

What is GPA?

GPA stands for grade point average. It is a weighted academic average based on grades and credits.

Why do credits matter?

Courses with more credits affect your GPA more than courses with fewer credits.

Can I use this for semester planning?

Yes. It is useful for estimating your GPA before final grades are posted.