GPA Calculator
Add each course with its grade and credits to see your grade point average. Switch to UK mode to work out a degree classification from your module marks.
Worked examples
Three courses with different credits
A worth 4 credits, B worth 3 credits and C worth 3 credits, using the US grade scale
GPA 3.10 on a 4.0 scale, from 10 credits and 31 grade points.
Each grade is worth its points times its credits, so the 4-credit A counts for more than either 3-credit course.
Two courses with a minus grade
A worth 3 credits and B- worth 3 credits
GPA 3.35 on a 4.0 scale, from 6 credits and 20.1 grade points.
A minus grade carries fewer points than the plain grade, here 2.7 for B- against 3.0 for B.
About GPA Calculator
Your grade point average, or GPA, summarises your results across a whole course of study. In the United States most schools measure it on a 4.0 scale, where each letter grade carries a set number of points. An A is worth 4.0, a B is worth 3.0 and an F is worth nothing. This calculator turns each course into grade points, multiplies them by the course credits and divides the total by the number of credits you have taken. Courses with more credits therefore carry more weight, which matches how most transcripts are calculated. The result is shown to two decimal places, so you can watch small changes as your grades come in.
The UK mode works differently because British degrees are classified rather than given a GPA. The overall figure is a weighted average of your module marks, where each mark counts in proportion to its credits. Most universities then place that average into a class: a first for 70 and above, an upper second for 60 to 69, a lower second for 50 to 59 and a third for 40 to 49. Many courses give later years more weight than earlier ones, and each university sets its own rounding rules. This tool gives a clear estimate of where your average sits, so you can plan ahead, but your official classification always comes from your university.
How to use GPA Calculator
- Choose US GPA for letter grades on a 4.0 scale, or UK degree classification for percentage marks.
- Type the name of each course if you like, then pick its grade or enter its mark.
- Enter the credits for each course, and use the add button if you need more rows.
- Read your GPA or weighted average, then copy the result if you want to keep it.
Common uses
- Working out a cumulative GPA for a job or graduate school application
- Checking whether you meet a scholarship GPA requirement
- Estimating your degree classification halfway through a course
- Seeing how much one low grade pulls down your overall average
Frequently asked questions
What is a good GPA on a 4.0 scale?
A GPA of 3.0 is a solid B average, and many graduate programmes ask for at least 3.0. Honours and dean's list rules differ between schools, and some employers look at your GPA only for recent graduates. Compare your figure with your school's published thresholds, and remember that strong results in your main subject can matter more than a single overall number.
How is GPA calculated?
Multiply the grade points for each course by its credits, add those totals together, then divide by the total number of credits. For example, an A worth 4.0 points in a 3-credit course gives 12 points, and a B worth 3.0 in a 4-credit course also gives 12 points. Those 24 points across 7 credits give a GPA of 3.43, rounded to two decimal places.
Does an A+ count as more than 4.0?
On the common 4.0 scale, an A+ is counted as 4.0, the same as an A, so the scale never goes above 4.0. Some schools use a 4.3 scale where an A+ is worth 4.3, which raises every GPA that includes one. The calculator uses the standard 4.0 scale, so check your transcript or school rules if your school uses a different system.
What degree classification is an average of 64%?
An average of 64% falls in the upper second class, often written 2:1, under the usual UK bands of 60 to 69%. Your university decides the exact cut-offs, how it rounds the figure and whether final year marks count for more. If you are close to a boundary, check your university's regulations, because a small change in one mark can move you up a class.
Does this tool give my official GPA or classification?
No. The calculator gives an estimate based on the figures you enter, using common scales and classification bands. Official results come from your school or university, which may use different rules for weighting, rounding, retakes and progression. Use this tool to plan and to check your working, then confirm the final figure through your student record.