Education
GPA Calculator
Calculate cumulative GPA from letter grades on a 4.0 scale.
GPA is the universal academic performance metric in North America. This calculator computes your weighted cumulative GPA from all letter grades on the standard 4.0 scale used by most Canadian and US universities.
Cumulative GPA
3.667
- standing
- Dean's List
- total Courses
- 9 courses
- points Earned
- 33.0 quality points
Formula and method
GPA = Σ(Grade Points × Credits) / Total Credits
Standard 4.0 scale. Most Canadian universities use a 4.0 or letter-to-GPA conversion. Grade points: A+/A = 4.0, A- = 3.7, B+ = 3.3, B = 3.0, B- = 2.7, C+ = 2.3, C = 2.0, D = 1.0, F = 0.0.
Worked examples
First year student
- A+ Grades (4.0):
- 0
- A Grades (4.0):
- 2
- A- Grades (3.7):
- 2
- B+ Grades (3.3):
- 1
- B Grades (3.0):
- 1
- B- Grades (2.7):
- 0
- C Grades (2.0):
- 0
- F Grades (0.0):
- 0
Cumulative GPA: 3.617
Struggling semester
- A+ Grades (4.0):
- 0
- A Grades (4.0):
- 1
- A- Grades (3.7):
- 0
- B+ Grades (3.3):
- 1
- B Grades (3.0):
- 2
- B- Grades (2.7):
- 1
- C Grades (2.0):
- 1
- F Grades (0.0):
- 0
Cumulative GPA: 3.000
Assumptions and limits
- Equal weight per course
- Standard North American 4.0 scale
- A+ and A both equal 4.0
This tool provides an educational estimate. Rules, rates and personal circumstances can change the answer. Review the assumptions before relying on a result. Report a correction.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Assuming all A grades are 4.0 — at some institutions, A+ can be 4.33.
- Not weighting by credit hours — a 3-credit course should carry more weight than a 1-credit course.
- Using a university GPA on a graduate school application without converting to the school's specific scale.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA do I need for graduate school?
Most graduate programs require a minimum 3.0 GPA (B average). Competitive programs (law, medicine, top MBA programs) typically require 3.5+ (A- average). Research programs vary widely by supervisor.
How can I raise my GPA?
Raising GPA in later years requires significantly higher grades because early grades are already averaged in. A rough rule: one additional A in a course raises a 3.0 GPA over 10 courses to about 3.09.