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GPA Calculator
Add courses, select the grading scale used by your school, and see weighted GPA, attempted credits, and grade distribution instantly.
What this tool does
Weight every course grade by its credits and calculate your GPA. Add courses, select the grading scale used by your school, and see weighted GPA, attempted credits, and grade distribution instantly. Use the result to choose and plan your next study action with confidence.
Free, no sign-up, no ads, and fully browser-based
How to use it
- 1
Choose the GPA scale that matches your institution.
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Enter the grade and credit value for each course.
- 3
Review the weighted GPA and compare it with your official policy.
Why credits change the GPA calculation
A weighted GPA multiplies each course's grade points by its credits, adds those quality points, and divides by the credits included in GPA. A four-credit course therefore has four times the effect of a one-credit course with the same letter grade. This calculator supports common 4.0, 4.3, and 5.0 mappings, but schools differ on failed, repeated, pass/fail, and transferred courses.
Use the result to identify high-credit courses where the remaining assignments can still change the outcome. Read each syllabus for category weights and exclusion rules before setting a target. If you are planning a cumulative GPA, keep past quality points separate from the next term; the average you need in future credits can be very different from simply raising every grade by one letter.
Your inputs and calculations stay in this browser, and no account is required. Save or print the result if you need a record, then turn it into one concrete next action. A calculator is most useful when it changes the next study session: isolate the weakest material, express it as a question you can answer without notes, and schedule another attempt after a short delay. Official rules from your school, course, test provider, or assignment always take priority over this planning estimate.
Method
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- Tachibana Koichi (Memly CMO and Content Lead)
A weighted GPA multiplies each course's grade points by its credits, adds those quality points, and divides by the credits included in GPA. A four-credit course therefore has four times the effect of a one-credit course with the same letter grade. This calculator supports common 4.0, 4.3, and 5.0 mappings, but schools differ on failed, repeated, pass/fail, and transferred courses.
Frequently asked questions
Should a failed course count toward GPA?
Include it if your institution assigns it grade points and GPA credits. Check the official academic policy.
What is the difference between 4.0 and 4.3 scales?
Some institutions award 4.3 for an A+ while others cap the highest grade at 4.0. Select your school's scale.
Does this tool upload my study data?
No. The calculation runs in your browser. Avoid entering private information, and copy or print any result that you need to keep.
Can I use the result as an official score or decision?
Use it as a planning estimate. Your syllabus, school, test provider, and official score report take priority over this browser calculation.
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