How to Calculate GPA
Calculate GPA by dividing total grade points by total credits: GPA = Total Grade Points ÷ Total Credits
Step-by-Step Method
Step 1: Convert Letter Grades to Points
| A | 4.0 | B- | 2.7 |
| A- | 3.7 | C+ | 2.3 |
| B+ | 3.3 | C | 2.0 |
| B | 3.0 | C- | 1.7 |
| D | 1.0 | F | 0.0 |
Step 2: Multiply Grade Points by Credits
For each class, multiply the grade point value by the number of credit hours.
Step 3: Sum All Grade Points and Credits
Add up all the grade points and all the credit hours separately.
Step 4: Divide to Find GPA
Divide total grade points by total credits.
Example Calculation
Class 1: A (4.0) × 3 credits = 12 points
Class 2: B (3.0) × 4 credits = 12 points
Class 3: A- (3.7) × 3 credits = 11.1 points
Total: 35.1 points ÷ 10 credits = 3.51 GPA
Weighted vs Unweighted GPA
Unweighted GPA: Uses standard 4.0 scale regardless of class difficulty
Weighted GPA: Adds extra points for honors, AP, or IB classes (typically +0.5 for honors, +1.0 for AP/IB)
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