Quality points
quality points = grade points x credits
General tool
GPA Calculator
Enter grade points and credit hours to calculate weighted GPA, quality points, and target GPA progress.
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Results update automatically as soon as enough values are available.
Result
About this calculator
How it works
GPA is a credit-weighted average of course grade points. Each course grade point is multiplied by its credit hours, the quality points are added together, and the total is divided by the total credits. This calculator works for semester GPA, term GPA, and simple cumulative GPA planning when you enter all included courses.
Formulas
Formulas used
GPA
GPA = sum(quality points) / sum(credits)
Required future GPA
future GPA needed = (target GPA x total credits after future term - current quality points) / future credits
Worked example
Example calculation
Semester GPA
Grades 4.0, 3.7, 3.3 with credits 3, 4, 3 gives GPA 3.68
Quality points
A 3.7 grade in a 4-credit course contributes 14.8 quality points
Guide
How to use this calculator
- Enter each course grade point in the grade points box, separated by commas, spaces, semicolons, or new lines.
- Enter the matching credit hours in the same order in the credits box.
- Optionally enter a target GPA and future credits to estimate what average you need next.
- Use your school or university grade scale when converting letter grades to grade points.
Reference
What the results mean
GPA
The credit-weighted average grade point for the courses entered.
Total credits
The sum of all credit hours included in the calculation.
Quality points
Grade points multiplied by credits, summed across courses.
Required future GPA
The average GPA needed over the future credits entered to reach the target GPA.
Assumptions and limits
Before using the result
- The calculator uses numeric grade points, such as 4.0 for A, 3.7 for A-, or 3.3 for B+.
- Grade points and credits must be entered in matching order.
- Schools may use different GPA scales, weighting rules, repeated-course policies, pass/fail handling, or rounding rules.
FAQ
GPA Calculator questions
How do I calculate GPA with credit hours?
Multiply each course grade point by its credit hours, add the quality points, then divide by the total credits.
Can this calculate semester GPA and cumulative GPA?
Yes. For semester GPA, enter only that term. For cumulative GPA, enter all courses you want included or use current cumulative values converted into quality points and credits.
What grade point values should I enter?
Use the scale from your school. A common 4.0 scale is A=4.0, A-=3.7, B+=3.3, B=3.0, B-=2.7, C+=2.3, C=2.0, D=1.0, and F=0.
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