GPA Calculator

Calculate GPA from course grade points and credit weights. Enter your own values below to see GPA and check the method behind it.

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Your inputs

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One score, weight pair per line.

Your result

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How this calculator works

Weighted grade = sum(grade × credits or weight) ÷ sum(credits or weights). Use the institution’s grade-point conversion before entry.

What is GPA Calculator?

GPA Calculator helps you calculate GPA from course grade points and credit weights.

The main result is GPA. The formula, example and assumptions below explain how to interpret it.

How to use GPA Calculator

Use the example to get familiar with the form, then enter your own figures. Any rates in the example are illustrative. Check the field labels and units before calculating.

  1. Gather course grade points and credits and maximum possible score / grade point. Use values from the same situation or reporting period.
  2. Replace the example course grade points and credits with your own value, then complete the other fields. Check the displayed units.
  3. Select Calculate and read GPA. Change one input and calculate again to compare a second scenario. Reset restores the original example.
  • Enter course grade points and credits in the format shown by the example. Keep the same separators and row structure. One score, weight pair per line.
  • Enter maximum possible score / grade point, at least 0.001. Decimals are accepted.

GPA Calculator: a worked example

With the inputs below, the result is 8 (GPA). Follow the example, then replace these illustrative values with your own.

Example inputs and output
Input or outputExample value
Course grade points and credits8, 4; 9, 3; 7, 3
Maximum possible score / grade point10
GPA8

Understanding the GPA result

The main output is GPA. It applies to the inputs and operation you selected.

Displayed results use a readable number of decimal places. When checking a result by hand, keep extra precision until the last step. To compare scenarios, change one input at a time and keep the others fixed.

GPA Calculator: assumptions and common mistakes

A useful estimate starts with the right inputs. Check the following assumptions and limits before applying the result to your situation.

  • Grading factors, cutoffs and admission rules differ by institution and year. Compare the result with the applicable published policy.

For wider guidance, visit National Testing Agency. The formula and scope of this specific tool are stated on this page.

GPA Calculator FAQs

What does GPA Calculator calculate?

GPA Calculator helps you calculate GPA from course grade points and credit weights. Its main output is GPA.

What inputs do I need for GPA Calculator?

You need course grade points and credits and maximum possible score / grade point. One score, weight pair per line.

Which formula does GPA Calculator use?

Weighted grade = sum(grade × credits or weight) ÷ sum(credits or weights). Use the institution’s grade-point conversion before entry.

What is a worked example for GPA Calculator?

Example inputs: Course grade points and credits: 8, 4; 9, 3; 7, 3; Maximum possible score / grade point: 10. The result is 8 (GPA).

How should I enter course grade points and credits?

Enter course grade points and credits in the format shown by the example. Keep the same separators and row structure. One score, weight pair per line.

How do I choose maximum possible score / grade point?

Enter maximum possible score / grade point, at least 0.001. Decimals are accepted. The example uses 10; replace it if your circumstances differ.

How should I read GPA?

The main output is GPA. It applies to the inputs and operation you selected.

Why might my GPA Calculator result differ from my records?

Grading factors, cutoffs and admission rules differ by institution and year. Compare the result with the applicable published policy. Differences in entered values, units or rounding can also change the comparison.

Can I compare two scenarios in GPA Calculator?

Yes. Note your first GPA, change course grade points and credits or another input, and select Calculate again. Editing a field clears the old result so it is not mistaken for a new calculation.

Is GPA Calculator free, and where are my inputs calculated?

This calculator is free to use without signing in. Its formula runs in your browser; calculator inputs are not sent to a calculation API. The inputs reset to the example values when you reset the form or start a fresh page.