Grade points (4.0)
What the GPA Calculator does
This tool builds your grade point average from a course table, one row per class. Each row takes an optional course name, its credits, and a letter grade from a dropdown that runs from A+ all the way down to F. A scale selector lets you switch between the standard 4.0 scale, the 4.3 scale where an A+ is worth more than an A, and a weighted scale that adds points for Honors and AP classes. Optional prior GPA and prior credits fields fold past terms in, so you can read a cumulative GPA next to your current term. It is handy for students checking where they stand before finals, anyone deciding whether to retake a class, and parents who want to double-check a report card. Because each course is weighted by its credits, a 4-credit lab counts more than a 1-credit elective, which is exactly how US schools figure GPA.
How to use it
- Pick the scale that matches your school: 4.0 (standard), 4.3 (where an A+ is worth 4.3), or Weighted (Honors + AP).
- Add a row for each course with the “Add course” button, then set its credits and choose its letter grade. You can type a course name to keep things organized, and remove any row you do not need.
- In weighted mode, set each row’s Type to Regular, Honors, or AP so the extra points are applied to your harder classes.
- To see a cumulative GPA, fill in your Prior GPA and Prior credits from earlier terms. Leave them blank if you only want the current term.
- Read the results instantly. There is no Calculate button: the term GPA, total credits, quality points, and the cumulative GPA all update as you type. A collapsible grade-points reference table shows how each letter maps to points.
Why calculate it here
Everything happens locally in your browser, so your grades never touch a server and there is nothing to sign up for. It is free, loads fast, and works the same on a phone, tablet, or laptop. The math is the plain credit-weighted formula US schools use, so the number you get lines up with an official transcript as long as your inputs match.
Quick tips
If your school uses pluses and minuses, choose the grade that fits from each dropdown rather than rounding to a plain letter. Switch to the 4.3 scale only if your transcript rewards an A+ above an A. Use weighted mode when your school boosts Honors and AP classes, and mark each row’s Type accordingly. To track your standing across your whole degree, enter your prior GPA and prior credits and let the cumulative figure do the blending for you.
Frequently asked questions
- How is GPA calculated from grades and credits?
- Each letter grade is converted to grade points (for example A = 4.0, B = 3.0), then multiplied by that course's credits to give its quality points. The calculator adds up the quality points from every row, divides by the total credits, and shows your GPA. Courses with more credits pull the average harder, which is how US schools compute GPA.
- What is the difference between the 4.0 and 4.3 scales?
- On the standard 4.0 scale an A+ and an A both count as 4.0, so the top of the scale is capped. On the 4.3 scale an A+ is worth 4.3, which rewards a perfect grade above a plain A. Pick whichever scale your school uses, and the grade dropdown and results update to match.
- How does the weighted scale for Honors and AP classes work?
- In Weighted (Honors + AP) mode each row gets a Type of Regular, Honors, or AP. Honors adds +0.5 and AP adds +1.0 to the grade points of a passing grade, so a harder class can lift a GPA above 4.0. Regular courses are scored on the plain 4.0 scale.
- Can I combine this term with past terms for a cumulative GPA?
- Yes. Fill in the optional Prior GPA and Prior credits fields with your standing before this term, and the calculator blends them with the courses in the table to show a cumulative GPA alongside your term GPA.
- Is my grade data saved or sent anywhere?
- No. The calculation runs entirely in your browser and nothing is uploaded. Your grades and credits stay on your device, and they disappear when you close or refresh the page.
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Last updated: June 15, 2026