GPA Calculator
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GPA Calculator
A (4.0)
A- (3.7)
B+ (3.3)
B (3.0)
B- (2.7)
C+ (2.3)
C (2.0)
C- (1.7)
D+ (1.3)
D (1.0)
F (0.0)
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Your Current GPA:
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Understanding Your GPA
Your Grade Point Average (GPA) is a crucial metric that summarizes your academic performance. It's a numerical representation of your grades across all your courses, weighted by the credit hours (or units) of each course. A higher GPA generally indicates a stronger academic record, which can be important for college admissions, scholarships, academic honors, and future career opportunities.
How is GPA Calculated?
The calculation of GPA involves a few straightforward steps:
Assign Grade Points: Each letter grade is assigned a numerical value, often on a 4.0 scale. For example, an 'A' might be worth 4.0 grade points, an 'A-' 3.7, a 'B+' 3.3, and so on. The specific point values can vary slightly between institutions, but the scale used in this calculator is a common standard.Multiply by Credits: For each course, multiply the grade points earned by the number of credit hours (or units) for that course. This gives you the "quality points" for that specific course. For instance, a 'B' (3.0 grade points) in a 3-credit course yields 3.0 * 3 = 9.0 quality points.Sum Total Quality Points: Add up the quality points from all your courses.Sum Total Credits: Add up the credit hours from all your courses.Divide: Divide the total quality points by the total credit hours. The result is your GPA.
The formula can be expressed as:
GPA = (Sum of [Grade Points * Credits] for all courses) / (Total Credits for all courses)
Example Calculation:
Let's say you took three courses:
Course 1: English Composition (3 Credits), Grade: A (4.0 points)Course 2: Calculus I (4 Credits), Grade: B+ (3.3 points)Course 3: Introduction to Psychology (3 Credits), Grade: A- (3.7 points)
Calculation:
English Quality Points: 4.0 * 3 = 12.0
Calculus Quality Points: 3.3 * 4 = 13.2
Psychology Quality Points: 3.7 * 3 = 11.1
Total Quality Points: 12.0 + 13.2 + 11.1 = 36.3
Total Credits: 3 + 4 + 3 = 10
GPA: 36.3 / 10 = 3.63
In this example, your GPA would be 3.63.
Why Use a GPA Calculator?
A GPA calculator is a valuable tool for students at various levels (high school, undergraduate, graduate):
Track Progress: Easily see how your current grades translate into an overall GPA.Set Goals: Determine what grades you need in upcoming courses to achieve a target GPA.Understand Impact: See how specific courses (especially those with more credits) influence your overall average.Plan for the Future: Ensure you are meeting GPA requirements for scholarships, honors programs, or specific majors.
Using this calculator helps you stay informed and in control of your academic journey.
function addCourse() {
var coursesList = document.getElementById('courses-list');
var newCourseDiv = document.createElement('div');
newCourseDiv.className = 'course-entry';
newCourseDiv.innerHTML = `
A (4.0)
A- (3.7)
B+ (3.3)
B (3.0)
B- (2.7)
C+ (2.3)
C (2.0)
C- (1.7)
D+ (1.3)
D (1.0)
F (0.0)
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`;
coursesList.appendChild(newCourseDiv);
}
function removeCourse(button) {
var courseEntry = button.parentNode;
courseEntry.parentNode.removeChild(courseEntry);
}
function calculateGPA() {
var courses = document.querySelectorAll('#courses-list .course-entry');
var totalQualityPoints = 0;
var totalCredits = 0;
var validEntries = 0;
courses.forEach(function(course) {
var gradeSelect = course.querySelector('.grade-select');
var creditsInput = course.querySelector('.credits-input');
var gradePoints = parseFloat(gradeSelect.value);
var credits = parseFloat(creditsInput.value);
// Validate inputs
if (!isNaN(gradePoints) && !isNaN(credits) && credits > 0) {
totalQualityPoints += gradePoints * credits;
totalCredits += credits;
validEntries++;
}
});
var gpaResultElement = document.getElementById('gpa-result');
var resultContainer = document.getElementById('result-container');
if (validEntries > 0) {
var gpa = totalQualityPoints / totalCredits;
// Format GPA to two decimal places
gpaResultElement.textContent = gpa.toFixed(2);
resultContainer.style.display = 'block';
} else {
gpaResultElement.textContent = '–';
resultContainer.style.display = 'none';
alert("Please enter valid course credits (must be a number greater than 0).");
}
}