Calculator
Result
Answer will appear hereEnter the values above and press Calculate to see the answer, step-by-step solution, and formula used.
How the result is calculated
GPA = Total quality points / Total credit hours
GPA Calculator
Use this calculator to calculate gpa using a clear formula and simple inputs.
Explanation
What this calculator does
GPA Calculator calculates a credit-weighted grade point average. Each course grade is converted into points, multiplied by its credit hours, and then averaged across the courses that count toward GPA.
How LearnLinx Calculates This Result
Formula
GPA = Total quality points / Total credit hours
Enter your values and press Calculate to see each computation step with your numbers plugged into this formula.
Grading Criteria Used
These are generalized grade-point values. Schools can define their own grading policy, so use the manual point field when your institution uses a different conversion.
Marks
Grade
4.0 scale
5.0 weighted scale
85-100
A+
4.00
5.00
80-84
A
3.70
4.70
75-79
B+
3.30
4.30
70-74
B
3.00
4.00
65-69
C+
2.70
3.70
60-64
C
2.30
3.30
55-59
D+
2.00
3.00
50-54
D
1.00
2.00
0-49
F
0.00
0.00
Not counted
P / NP / I / W
Ignored
Ignored
Example
If Math is 3 credits with an A and English is 4 credits with a B, the quality points are 12 and 12, so GPA is 24 / 7 = 3.428571.
When to use it
Use it when courses have different credit hours, when you need to compare semester performance, or when you want to check how each grade affects the final GPA.
Common mistakes
- Forgetting that a 4-credit course affects GPA more than a 1-credit course.
- Assuming every school uses the same grade-to-point conversion.
- Including pass, incomplete, or withdrawn courses when the school excludes them from GPA.
- Using a 5.0 weighted scale without checking how the institution awards extra points.
Frequently asked questions
How is a weighted GPA calculated?
Each course grade is converted into grade points, multiplied by its credit hours to get quality points, and the total quality points are divided by total credit hours.
Do pass/fail courses affect GPA?
Usually not. Pass (P), No Pass (NP), Incomplete (I), and Withdrawn (W) grades are excluded from the GPA average by most institutions, and this calculator ignores them too.
What formula does the GPA Calculator use?
It uses: GPA = Total quality points / Total credit hours. The result page also shows a step-by-step breakdown of how your answer was calculated.
Is the GPA Calculator free to use?
Yes. All LearnLinx calculators are completely free with no signup required. Signing in is optional and only adds a 60-day history of your calculations.