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How GPA is calculated
A GPA is normally a weighted average: a four-credit class influences the result more than a one-credit class.
Open the GPA calculator ↗Multiply grade points by credits
For each course, multiply its grade-point value by its credit weight. Add those quality points and divide by total attempted credits.
A two-course example
An A in a three-credit course and a B in a one-credit course produces 15 quality points across four credits, or a 3.75 GPA on that scale.
| Course | Points | Credits | Quality points |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course A | 4.0 | 3 | 12 |
| Course B | 3.0 | 1 | 3 |
Your institution defines the scale
Plus/minus grades, pass/fail courses, repeats, honors weighting, and transfer credits are handled differently. Use the grade-point values and inclusion rules published by your school.
Calculator boundary: the tool averages the values you enter; it does not decide which courses your school includes.
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