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Understanding How to Calculate GPA
Your Grade Point Average (GPA) is a numerical representation of your academic performance. It is calculated by dividing the total number of grade points earned by the total number of credit hours attempted. While different institutions may have slight variations, most use a standard 4.0 scale.
The GPA Formula
To calculate your GPA manually, you can use the following mathematical formula:
Assign Grade Points: Assign a numerical value to each letter grade. In a standard 4.0 system: A = 4.0, B = 3.0, C = 2.0, D = 1.0, and F = 0.0.
Calculate Quality Points: Multiply the grade value by the number of credits for that course. For example, an "A" (4.0) in a 3-credit course equals 12 quality points.
Sum the Totals: Add up all quality points from all courses and add up all credit hours attempted.
Divide: Divide the total quality points by the total credit hours to find your GPA.
Example Calculation
Imagine a student completes three courses in a semester:
Biology: Grade A (4.0), Credits 4. Total Points = 16.
English: Grade B (3.0), Credits 3. Total Points = 9.
History: Grade C (2.0), Credits 3. Total Points = 6.
Total Quality Points: 16 + 9 + 6 = 31
Total Credits: 4 + 3 + 3 = 10
Semester GPA: 31 / 10 = 3.10
Weighted vs. Unweighted GPA
It is important to distinguish between unweighted and weighted GPAs. An unweighted GPA treats every class equally on a 4.0 scale. A weighted GPA provides extra points for advanced classes like AP (Advanced Placement), IB (International Baccalaureate), or Honors courses, often scaling up to 5.0.
This calculator uses the standard unweighted 4.0 scale, which is the most common metric used by college admissions and for calculating Latin Honors (Cum Laude, Magna Cum Laude, etc.).