College & High School GPA Calculator
Calculate your weighted and unweighted grade point average on a 4.0 scale with cumulative forecasting and honors weighting.
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How Grade Point Average (GPA) Works
Your Grade Point Average (GPA) is the standardized metric used by colleges, graduate schools, and employers to evaluate academic achievement. Because classes carry different credit unit weights (e.g., a 4-credit lab science vs. a 1-credit seminar), GPA is a weighted average that reflects both grade letters and course load.
The GPA Formula
Academic Planning Scenarios
- ✓Semester Grade Forecasting & Target Grades
Input midterm grades to determine what score you need on upcoming final exams to maintain Dean's List academic standing.
- ✓High School Weighted AP & Honors Calculations
Model weighted 5.0 scale GPAs for Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) courses for college admissions.
- ✓Cumulative College GPA Projections
Incorporate past accumulated credit hours and previous GPA to project how current semester grades will impact overall graduation Latin honors.
- ✓Scholarship & Financial Aid Eligibility
Verify that your academic progress meets minimum GPA requirements (typically 3.0 or 3.5) for ongoing merit scholarship renewal.
Why Use This GPA Calculator
Dual Weighted & Unweighted 4.0 Scales
Calculates standard unweighted 4.0 GPA alongside weighted scores factoring in +0.5 for Honors and +1.0 for AP/IB classes.
Cumulative Grade Point Forecast
Combine your current semester schedule with past credit units to project your new all-time cumulative transcript GPA.
Academic Honors Recognition Status
Displays real-time academic standing badges including Dean's List, Cum Laude, Magna Cum Laude, and Summa Cum Laude.
One-Click Transcript Copy
Copies clean, formatted course lists and GPA metrics to share with guidance counselors or academic advisors.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is Grade Point Average (GPA) calculated?
GPA is calculated by multiplying each course's credit hours by the numeric grade value (e.g., A = 4.0, B = 3.0) to get total quality points, adding up all points, and dividing that sum by the total number of credit hours attempted.
What is the difference between weighted and unweighted GPA?
An unweighted GPA is calculated on a standard 4.0 scale regardless of class difficulty. A weighted GPA gives extra points for advanced coursework (typically adding +0.5 points for Honors classes and +1.0 point for AP, IB, or college dual-enrollment courses).
What GPA is required for Latin graduation honors?
While exact cutoffs vary by university, typical Latin honors thresholds are: Cum Laude (top 20% or 3.5+ GPA), Magna Cum Laude (top 10% or 3.7+ GPA), and Summa Cum Laude (top 2-5% or 3.9+ GPA).
What is the standard 4.0 scale letter grade conversion?
Standard US grading scale: A/A+ = 4.0, A- = 3.7, B+ = 3.3, B = 3.0, B- = 2.7, C+ = 2.3, C = 2.0, C- = 1.7, D+ = 1.3, D = 1.0, F = 0.0.
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