Question 1

What is GPA?

Accepted Answer

GPA (Grade Point Average) is a number representing the average value of your final grades. It is calculated by dividing total grade points earned by total credit hours attempted.

Question 2

How is GPA calculated?

Accepted Answer

Each letter grade is assigned a quality point value (A=4.0, B=3.0, etc.). Multiply each course's points by its credit hours, sum them, and divide by total credit hours.

Question 3

What is the difference between weighted and unweighted GPA?

Accepted Answer

Unweighted GPA treats all courses equally (max 4.0). Weighted GPA gives extra points for honors, AP, or IB courses (max 5.0). This calculator uses unweighted GPA.

Question 4

Can I calculate cumulative GPA?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Add your previous GPA and total credits at the bottom to combine with your current semester courses.

Letter Grade	Quality Points
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

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