Calculate semester grade points and GPA from up to eight courses.
How to use this calculator
For semester gpa calculator, enter One course per line: credits, grade points using the unit or format beside each field. Select Calculate to apply the formula below, review all returned values together, and use Reset to restore the demonstrated inputs before testing another scenario.
Formula & calculation method
GPA = Σ(credits × grade points) / ΣcreditsWorked example
Courses of 3 credits at 3.7, 4 at 3.3, and 2 at 4.0 produce quality points divided by nine total credits. Blank lines are ignored; each course needs two values.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Averaging course grades without credit weighting.
- Using letter grades instead of numeric grade points.
- Applying a different institution's conversion scale.
Limitations to keep in mind
The scale is fixed at 0–4 for this tool and uses your entered grade equivalents. Institutional plus/minus conversions, repeated courses, pass/fail rules, and rounding may differ.