Grade Average Calculator

Understanding GPA Calculation

A Grade Point Average (GPA) is a standardized way of measuring academic achievement. It converts letter grades or percentages to a numerical scale, allowing for easy comparison of academic performance across courses and institutions.

Weighted vs. Unweighted GPA

• Weighted GPA: Accounts for credit hours. Courses with more credits have a greater impact on your overall GPA.
• Unweighted GPA: Treats all courses equally regardless of credit hours. Each course contributes the same weight.

Standard 4.0 GPA Scale

How GPA is Calculated

The weighted GPA formula is: GPA = Total Quality Points / Total Credit Hours, where Quality Points = Grade Points x Credit Hours for each course. For example, an A (4.0) in a 3-credit course yields 12.0 quality points.

Tips for Improving Your GPA

• Focus on courses with more credit hours, as they impact your GPA more
• Use academic resources like tutoring and office hours
• Plan your course load each semester to balance difficulty
• Retake courses with low grades if your institution allows grade replacement

References

The grading scales and GPA calculation methods used in this calculator are based on widely accepted academic standards:

• College Board - GPA Conversion and Academic Standards
• National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) - Grading Systems
• American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (AACRAO)
• Wikipedia - Grading in Education

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