This calculator calculates grade point average (GPA) and generates a GPA report. If you utilize percentage grades, have grades on a different scale, or are in high school with AP/IB classes, please modify the “Settings” to enter particular values. Use the options to categorize courses by semester or to incorporate previous GPA.

Letter grades and numerical equivalents for this calculator

Grade point average (GPA) is a popular measure of a student’s academic performance in school. It is the average of the grades received in each course, taking course credit into account. Grading methods vary among countries and even schools. This calculator takes both letter grades and numerical inputs. These letter grades are converted to numerical values, as indicated below.

A+ = 4.3 grade points
A = 4 grade points
A- = 3.7 grade points
B+ = 3.3 grade points
B = 3 grade points
B- = 2.7 grade points
C+ = 2.3 grade points
C = 2 grade points
C- = 1.7 grade points
D+ = 1.3 grade points
D = 1 grade point
D- = 0.7 grade points
F = 0 grade points
P (pass), NP (not pass), I (incomplete), W (withdrawal) will be ignored.

Most schools, colleges, and universities in the United States utilize a grading system based on the letters listed above, though E is occasionally used instead of F. Grading systems varies, however, in terms of what defines an A or B, and some do not include grades like an A+ or a B-. Others may give more weight to certain courses, and so the grade earned in the course will have a greater impact on the overall GPA. As illustrated in the examples below, the calculator can account for this based on the number of credits assigned to a course, where credit is the course’s “weighting”.

Examples

Guidelines for raising GPA

There is no set formula for increasing a person’s GPA, and tactics that work for one individual may not work for the next. However, there are several basic recommendations and study practices that can help you boost your GPA. The instructions below are primarily anecdotal and are not intended to be foolproof strategies to boost one’s GPA, but they are usually good habits that can have a favorable impact on learning, which may lead to an increase in GPA.

Actively attending classes:

Classes are most likely paid for by a student or their parent, and missing classes results in both a financial loss and a loss of potential education. While a student may determine that attending a certain class is not advantageous to their learning or a good use of their time, even if the lecturer is generally unsuccessful, there is usually valuable information that can be learned simply by attending class. Not attending class, for example, may have a detrimental impact on a student’s GPA if the student misses information about a change in exam venue or subject.

Furthermore, while it is true that lecturers frequently repeat notes in class, which are then put on a website, skipping courses can result in missed chances. Questions from students in class, as well as the explanations that may follow, might supply seemingly insignificant bits of information that can have a significant impact on examinations. This is because interaction with the professor and other students can deepen a person’s expertise on a subject or provide the minor tip needed to confirm a student’s understanding of a topic.

Furthermore, attending class, particularly if the class is small, allows the professor to connect a name, a face, and a grade, especially if the student actively participates. Professors who observe attentive and engaged students are more likely to be understanding of any potential challenges that may arise, such as crises that cause missed due dates. Furthermore, active engagement is more likely to engage a student’s thoughts in terms of the subject matter than reading online notes or a textbook, and any points of uncertainty can be corrected on the spot. These factors can have an impact on a person’s grade point average and overall GPA.

Planning:

Every pupil has their unique learning style. Some like to work for hours at a time to complete a job, but others may take frequent breaks. There is no optimal plan, and how a person approaches learning is heavily influenced by their learning style, as well as adhering to a study strategy that fits their schedule and preferences. The strategy that maximizes the value of time spent is likely to be the most effective in terms of boosting learning and, by extension, GPA.

It is also vital to organize the job that needs to be done and take notes. Finding useful material is just as crucial as taking notes in class. The most valuable notes are those that can be utilized to augment learning. Professors give a lot of material during a lecture, and a student may not have time to digest it all. It is critical to practice taking notes in a way that allows the learner to review and understand (or look up) the information.

Time management is a key part of planning. There are only 24 hours in a day, and a person cannot employ them all properly. While learning is crucial, taking more classes or activities than one can handle can be bad to both learning and overall GPA. Once all courses have been chosen, budgeting and scheduling time for each course can help to put the amount of work and time required in context.  While the amount of work required for multiple courses may appear daunting at first, planning how and when to approach the work may help reduce stress and improve efficiency once the work is quantified.

Another facet of time management is reviewing work on a frequent basis, particularly when studying. A significant amount of knowledge is taught in a course by the time of the final test, and reviewing part of it on a regular basis over time is often more beneficial than attempting to memorize everything just before an exam. Learning the content through periodic review can ultimately save a person time and position them to score better on an exam, so improving their GPA.