1. What is GPA?

GPA (Grade Point Average) is a numerical representation of a student's academic performance. It's calculated by averaging the grade points earned in all courses, weighted by the credit hours of each course.

2. How GPA is Calculated

The standard GPA calculation formula is:

Where:

• Grade Points — Numerical value assigned to each letter grade
• Credits — Credit hours/units for each course
• Total Credits — Sum of all course credits

3. GPA Grading Scale

Common 4.0 scale:

• 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 = 0.0

4. Using the Calculator

Instructions: Add all your courses with their corresponding grades and credit hours. Click "Add Course" for additional courses. Click "Calculate GPA" to compute your GPA.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What's considered a good GPA?
A: Typically 3.0+ is good, 3.5+ is very good, and 3.7+ is excellent, though standards vary by institution.

Q2: How does GPA affect academic standing?
A: Most schools require minimum GPAs (often 2.0) to remain in good standing and avoid academic probation.

Q3: Can I calculate GPA for one semester?
A: Yes, this calculator works for semester GPA, cumulative GPA, or GPA for any set of courses.

Q4: How do plus/minus grades affect GPA?
A: Plus grades add 0.3 and minus grades subtract 0.3 from the base letter grade value (except A+ is 4.0 and A is 4.0).

Q5: What if my school uses a different grading scale?
A: Adjust the grade point values to match your institution's scale before calculating.