A simple, free GPA calculator to determine your term and cumulative Grade Point Average. Perfect for students tracking their academic standing. No Signup Required.
1. If you have previous credits and GPA, enter them in the fields above.
2. Click Add Course to add each of your courses.
3. For each course, enter:
4. Your cumulative GPA will automatically calculate.
5. Use the semester filter to view GPA for specific semesters.
6. Export your data in JSON or CSV format to save or share.
Note: AP/IB courses add 1.0 to your grade point, and Honors courses add 0.5. The maximum grade point for any course is capped at 4.0.
The GPA system originated in the United States in 1785 at Yale University, where a 4.0 scale was established with "optimi" being the highest rank. However, the letter grade system we use today wasn't standardized until the 1940s. Interestingly, GPA calculations vary significantly worldwide—in the Netherlands, a 10-point scale is used, while Germany employs a 1-6 scale where lower numbers indicate better performance. Research shows that while GPA correlates with career success in the first three years after graduation, this correlation diminishes significantly afterward, with factors like emotional intelligence and networking skills becoming more predictive of long-term professional achievement.
Calculating a weighted GPA involves a more complex algorithm than simply averaging grades. The process requires creating a weighted average where each grade is multiplied by its corresponding credit hours before being summed and divided by the total credits. This approach ensures courses with higher credit loads have proportionally greater impact on the final GPA. When calculating cumulative GPAs across multiple terms, the system must track quality points (grade points × credits) separately from credit hours to maintain mathematical accuracy. Some advanced GPA calculators implement predictive modeling that can determine the exact grades needed in future courses to achieve a target GPA—solving what is essentially a linear optimization problem with constraints based on available course options and credit requirements.
Our GPA Calculator helps you calculate your term and cumulative Grade Point Average. It's perfect for students who want to track their academic standing or plan their future course loads to achieve their target GPA.
To calculate your GPA, enter each course along with its letter grade and credit hours. The calculator will automatically compute your GPA based on the standard 4.0 scale or your institution's specific scale.
Yes! Enter your previous GPA and total credit hours, then add your current courses. The calculator will determine your new cumulative GPA including all coursework.
Yes, your calculations are automatically saved to your browser's local storage. They will remain available when you return to the calculator, even after closing your browser or restarting your device.
Yes, while the calculator defaults to the standard 4.0 scale, you can adjust the grade points to match your institution's specific scale (such as 5.0 for AP courses or international grading systems).
Yes, we take data security seriously. Your GPA information is stored locally in your browser and never sent to our servers. This ensures complete privacy and security of your academic information.
Yes, you can use the calculator to determine your major GPA by entering only the courses that count toward your major. This helps track your performance in your specific field of study.