GPA Calculator

GPA stands for Grade Point Average. It is a numerical summary of your academic performance, typically measured on a 0.0–4.0 scale in the United States. A 4.0 represents straight A grades, while a 2.0 is roughly equivalent to a C average.

Each letter grade is assigned a grade point value (e.g., A = 4.0, B = 3.0). You multiply each course's grade points by its credit hours to get quality points, then divide the total quality points by the total credit hours. This gives your weighted GPA, which accounts for heavier-credit courses.

Most colleges and universities require a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 (a C average) to graduate. Some programs — particularly in competitive fields like nursing, engineering, or education — may require a 2.5 or higher. Graduate school admission typically looks for a 3.0 or above.