How a credit-weighted GPA is calculated
This tool calculates a credit-weighted GPA from the grade points and credit hours you enter. A course with more credits contributes more to the result than a course with fewer credits. It assumes the 4.0-scale point values shown in the menu; schools may use different grade-point values or add weighting for honors and advanced courses.
Formula and example
GPA = total(grade points × course credits) ÷ total included credits. For example, an A worth 4.0 points in a 3-credit course contributes 12 quality points, while a B worth 3.0 points in a 4-credit course contributes 12 more. The combined GPA is (12 + 12) ÷ (3 + 4) ≈ 3.43.
Only rows with positive credits contribute to the calculation. The estimate may differ from your transcript if your school excludes certain classes, uses plus/minus values differently, weights courses, or rounds at a different stage. Check your school’s grading policy for an official GPA.
Tips for accurate results
Enter the credit hours alongside each grade, because a 4-credit course counts more than a 1-credit course. Use your school's own scale, including how plus and minus grades are valued, and note whether honors or advanced classes carry extra weight.
Common mistakes and limits
Different institutions treat repeated courses, pass/fail classes, and withdrawals differently, and the official transcript is the authority. This calculator gives an estimate for planning, such as seeing what a coming semester could do to your cumulative average.
Learn more: GPA and weighted grades: how they are calculated.