GPA (4.0 scale)
3.70
Courses
3
Scale
Credit-weighted
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How this calculator works and what to know before using it
What this calculator does
Calculates a credit-weighted grade point average from course grades and credit hours, using the 4.0 scale on this page.
Understanding your result
GPA summarizes academic performance on a weighted average. A 3.0 roughly means a B average; 3.5+ is often considered strong, but standards vary by school and program.
How to use it
- Add each course with letter grade and credit hours.
- Use + Add course for additional classes.
- GPA updates automatically as you edit.
Quick reference
Grade points used on this page
| Letter grade | Grade points |
|---|---|
| A+ / A | 4.0 |
| Aโ | 3.7 |
| B+ | 3.3 |
| B | 3.0 |
| Bโ | 2.7 |
| C+ | 2.3 |
| C | 2.0 |
| Cโ | 1.7 |
| D+ | 1.3 |
| D | 1.0 |
| F | 0.0 |
Formula used
Credit-weighted grade-point average
GPA = ฮฃ(grade points ร credits) รท ฮฃ(credits)
Source. GPA is the sum of grade points times credits, divided by the sum of credits. The points are the scale on this page: A+ and A are 4.0, Aโ is 3.7, B+ is 3.3, B is 3.0, Bโ is 2.7, C+ is 2.3, C is 2.0, Cโ is 1.7, D+ is 1.3, D is 1.0, and F is 0. Schools publish other scales.
Updated November 1, 2026
Example
An A (4.0) in 4 credits and a B+ (3.3) in 3 credits โ GPA 3.7.
Good to know
- Grade point values may vary by school โ check your institution's scale.
- Pass/fail courses are typically excluded from GPA.
Common questions
- What GPA is considered good?
- On a 4.0 scale, 3.0 is often a B average, 3.5+ is strong, and 3.7+ is excellent โ but expectations vary by school, major, and graduate program.
- Do plus and minus grades affect GPA?
- On most 4.0 scales, yes โ Aโ is 3.7, B+ is 3.3, etc. Some schools use a simpler scale without plus/minus. Check your handbook.
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