GPA Calculator - Calculate Your GPA Instantly
Keeping track of your grades can feel confusing - but it doesn’t have to. Use this free GPA Calculator to quickly find your Grade Point Average. Just enter your courses, select your grades, add credit hours - and the calculator will do the math automatically. This tool is perfect for: college and university students high-school students scholarship and admissions applications checking academic progress. The calculator supports the 4.0 GPA scale, which is used by most schools worldwide.
How Does GPA Work?
GPA (Grade Point Average) is the average of all your course grades, weighted by credit hours.
Each grade has a value:
| Grade | GPA Value |
|---|---|
| A | 4.0 |
| A- | 3.7 |
| B+ | 3.3 |
| B | 3.0 |
| C | 2.0 |
| D | 1.0 |
| F | 0 |
Your GPA shows how well you are performing overall.
GPA Formula (Simple)
Total Grade Points ÷ Total Credit Hours = GPA
Example: Course 1: A (4.0) × 3
credits = 12 Course 2: B (3.0) × 4
credits = 12 Course 3: C (2.0) × 3
credits = 6 Total = 30 grade
points ÷ 10 credits = 3.0 GPA
Our calculator does this automatically.
GPA Calculator
Enter your course grades and credit hours to calculate your GPA.
How to Use This GPA Calculator (Step-by-Step)
- Click Add Course
- Type your course name
- Choose your grade (A, B, C, etc.)
- Enter credit hours
- Add more courses if needed
- Click Calculate GPA
Your result appears instantly. Read more!
Why Knowing Your GPA Matters
University admissions
Scholarship applications
Academic performance tracking
Setting study goals
A strong GPA helps you stay competitive.
Tips to Improve Your GPA
- Attend classes regularly
- Take notes and review weekly
- Ask questions when confused
- Use study groups
- Talk to your instructor early if you're struggling
Improvement happens step-by-step.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
A GPA of 3.0 or higher is considered good in most universities.
Yes - it follows the standard 4.0 GPA scale.
This tool shows GPA. A CGPA calculator is coming soon on ShiningStudy.
Yes - many scholarships require GPA, and this gives an accurate estimate.