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GPA Calculator

Written by Subash — Biology major at Algoma University, building grading tools from real coursework.

Last updated: October 2026.

Enter the courses you took this term, pick the grading scale your country uses, and get your GPA in seconds. It works on any phone, tablet, or computer — no sign-up, and your grades never leave your device.

Select your country and grading scale, then add the courses that make up your semester.

Understanding your result

When you hit calculate, the number you get is your credit-weighted average for the courses you entered — nothing more, nothing less. Before you start celebrating or panicking, read it in context:

  • It’s a term result, not your whole story. One term’s GPA doesn’t define you. A single 2.8 semester among 3.4s is a dip, not a verdict — and most official evaluations run on cumulative GPA anyway.
  • It depends entirely on the scale you chose. The exact same grades produce a different number on the 4.0 scale versus the 5.0, 4.3, 10, or 7-point scales. Always note which scale made the number before comparing it to anything.
  • Credits explain most surprises. Result lower than you expected? Look at whether a big-credit course pulled it down — a B in a 5-credit course outweighs an A in a 1-credit one. That’s the weighting doing its job.
  • Treat it as an estimate. The calculator follows the standard formula. Your school’s exact credit values and rounding might differ, so confirm the official figure with your registrar.

What to do with your GPA

Once you know your term GPA, the natural next questions are about the bigger picture. Use the cumulative GPA calculator to blend this term into your full record, or the target GPA calculator to work out what you need in the courses ahead. Curious how the number is actually built? The how to calculate GPA guide walks through the formula by hand.

How GPA is calculated

Your GPA (grade point average) is a weighted average of your grades. Each letter grade becomes grade points, then gets weighted by the number of course credits:

GPA = total grade points earned ÷ total credits

For example, a 3-credit A course is worth 3 × 4.0 = 12 points, while a 3-credit B is 3 × 3.0 = 9 points. The more credits a course carries, the more it moves your GPA — it’s really that simple.

Which grading scales are supported

Grading systems differ between countries and even between universities in the same country. The 4.0 figure most people carry in their head is the US default — Binghamton’s registrar publishes every letter-to-points value on that scale, A = 4.0 down to F = 0.0 — but it is one system among the six below. The calculator supports the most common scales, and you can switch between them with the country selector at the top:

  • United States — standard 4.0 scale
  • United States — weighted 5.0 scale for Honors, AP, and IB courses
  • Canada — 4.3 scale (used by many universities and colleges)
  • India — 10-point scale
  • Australia — 7-point scale
  • Nigeria — 5-point scale

These cover what most institutions use, but they’re not a universal standard — always verify your final GPA with your own school.

Worked example

Say you finished these three courses on the standard 4.0 scale:

  • Biology — A, 3 credits (3 × 4.0 = 12 points)
  • Chemistry — B+, 3 credits (3 × 3.3 = 9.9 points)
  • Math — A-, 4 credits (4 × 3.7 = 14.8 points)

Total points = 12 + 9.9 + 14.8 = 36.7. Total credits = 10. Your GPA = 36.7 ÷ 10 = 3.67.

Frequently asked questions

What is GPA?

Grade point average. It’s a single number that summarizes how you did across multiple courses, weighted by each course’s credits.

How do I calculate my GPA?

Multiply each grade by its credits to get grade points, add them all up, then divide by your total credits. Or just use the calculator on this page — that’s what it’s here for.

What is the highest GPA on a 4.0 scale?

4.0 — typically, an A in every course. A weighted scale can go higher: some schools put the whole transcript on a 5.0 scale, while others leave regular courses at 4.0 and pay a bonus only on AP, IB and Honours courses. Those are two different policies, and the weighted GPA calculator handles both.

Can I use this as a high school GPA calculator?

Yes. Enter your courses and credits and pick the 4.0 scale, or the weighted 5.0 if your school weights honors and AP classes. It works for high school, college, and university. If the transcript is a four-year high school one, the dedicated high school GPA calculator is shaped around that, weighted and unweighted side by side.

Is this a college GPA calculator?

Yes. It’s a free online GPA calculator for college and university students. Enter your grades and credit hours, choose your scale, and your term GPA is calculated instantly.

What is weighted versus unweighted GPA?

Unweighted uses a standard 4.0 scale for every course. Weighted uses the 5.0 scale for advanced courses like Honors, AP, and IB, which can push a GPA above 4.0. Switch between them with the country selector on this page.

How do I convert a percentage to a GPA?

Convert each percentage to its letter grade, map that letter to grade points on your scale, then divide total points by total credits. Or just enter your grades directly in the calculator here.

What is a 10-point or 7-point GPA scale?

Some countries grade out of 10 (India) or out of 7 (Australia). This calculator covers the US 4.0 and 5.0 scales, Canada 4.3, India 10-point, Australia 7-point, and Nigeria 5-point.

I am in Canada. Which GPA calculator do I want?

If you are Canadian, the honest answer is that “Canada GPA calculator” is not one thing, because the scale changed depending on where and when you studied. Ontario and Alberta sit on 4.0, where an A+ is the same as an A and 50 is a pass. British Columbia runs 4.33, so an A+ at 90 is worth 4.33. Quebec is 4.3 with a C range that starts at 60 rather than 70. Those are not rounding differences, they are different grades.

So use the general calculator above if you want one tool that covers several systems, and use the provincial one below if you want your own province’s bands exactly. The four provincial calculators are listed at the bottom of this page. Whichever you pick, bring your transcript’s own legend — that is the version that counts.

Can I calculate my semester GPA?

Yes. Enter the courses you took this term and it returns that term’s GPA. Use the cumulative GPA calculator when you want to combine multiple semesters.

Do I need to enter course credits?

Credits make the result accurate, but you can skip the worry — if you don’t have credit values handy, give every course 1 credit and use it as a simple average.

Does every university use the same grading scale?

No. Scales differ by country and often by university. Use the country selector to pick the scale that applies to you, then confirm the final number with your institution.

Do course credits affect my GPA?

Yes. Bigger-credit courses pull your GPA toward their grade points more than small ones. That weighting is the whole point of the system.

The tool suite covers the whole GPA journey — working out a term, blending terms, and planning ahead:

See all current tools on the Student GPA Tools page.