GPA Calculator – User Guide

This is a GPA (Grade Point Average) Calculator that helps students calculate their cumulative GPA based on course grades and credit hours. It uses the standard 4.0 grading scale and automatically calculates your weighted GPA considering the credit value of each course. Ideal for college students, high school students, or anyone monitoring academic progress.

How to Use

Step 1: Add Your Courses

The calculator starts with 3 empty course slots. For each course, you need to enter:

1. Course Name: Type the name of your course (e.g., “Calculus I”, “English Literature”)
   • This is optional, but it helps you keep track
2. Grade: Select your letter grade from the dropdown menu
   • Options: A, A-, B+, B, B-, C+, C, C-, D+, D, F
3. Credits: Enter the credit hours for this course (e.g., 3, 4, 1.5)
   • This is the weight of the course
   • Can enter decimals (e.g., 1.5, 2.5)

Step 2: Add or Remove Courses

4. Add More Courses: Click the “+ Add Course” button to add additional courses
   • You can add as many courses as needed
5. Remove Courses: Click the red × button next to any course to delete it
   • Located on the right side of each course row

Step 3: Calculate Your GPA

6. Click the “Calculate GPA” button to compute your GPA
   • Your GPA appears in large numbers in the center
   • Total credits accumulated are shown below the GPA
7. Click “Clear All” to remove all courses and start fresh

Understanding Your Results

GPA Value (Large Display)

• Shows your calculated GPA on a 4.0 scale
• Displayed to 2 decimal places (e.g., 3.45)
• Higher is better (4.0 is perfect)

Total Credits

• Shows the sum of all credit hours you’ve entered
• Helps track your progress toward degree requirements

Grade Point Scale (4.0 System)

The calculator uses this standard grading scale:

Grade	Points	Grade	Points
A	4.0	C+	2.3
A-	3.7	C	2.0
B+	3.3	C-	1.7
B	3.0	D+	1.3
B-	2.7	D	1.0
		F	0.0

How GPA is Calculated

Formula:

GPA = (Sum of Grade Points × Credits) ÷ Total Credits

Step-by-step:

1. Multiply each course’s grade points by its credit hours
2. Add all these values together (Quality Points)
3. Divide by the total number of credits

Example Calculation

Courses Entered:

Course	Grade	Credits	Grade Points	Quality Points
Calculus I	A	4	4.0	16.0
English	B+	3	3.3	9.9
History	A-	3	3.7	11.1
Chemistry	B	4	3.0	12.0

Calculation:

• Total Quality Points: 16.0 + 9.9 + 11.1 + 12.0 = 49.0
• Total Credits: 4 + 3 + 3 + 4 = 14
• GPA: 49.0 ÷ 14 = 3.50

Result Display:

• Your GPA: 3.50
• Total Credits: 14.0

Important Notes

✅ Only completed courses count – You must enter both a grade AND credits for a course to be included

✅ Credits matter – A 4-credit course impacts your GPA more than a 1-credit course

✅ Partial credits allowed – You can enter 0.5, 1.5, 2.5, etc. for lab courses or special classes

✅ Courses without grades or credits are ignored – The calculator only includes courses with both fields filled

⚠️ Different schools may use different scales – Some schools use different grade point values; verify with your institution

GPA Interpretation

GPA Range	Classification	Academic Standing
3.85 – 4.00	Summa Cum Laude	Highest Honors
3.67 – 3.84	Magna Cum Laude	High Honors
3.50 – 3.66	Cum Laude	Honors
3.00 – 3.49	Dean’s List	Good Standing
2.50 – 2.99	Satisfactory	Good Standing
2.00 – 2.49	Academic Probation	Warning
Below 2.00	Academic Probation	At Risk

Note: Standards vary by institution

Common Use Cases

📚 Semester Planning – Calculate what GPA you’ll achieve with your current course schedule

🎯 Goal Setting – Determine what grades you need to reach a target GPA

📊 Progress Tracking – Monitor your cumulative GPA throughout your academic career

🏆 Scholarship Applications – Verify you meet GPA requirements

🎓 Graduation Requirements – Check if you meet the minimum GPA for graduation

Tips for Better Results

1. Be Accurate – Enter exact grades and credit hours from your transcript
2. Include All Courses – Don’t forget electives, labs, or seminars
3. Double-Check Credits – Verify credit hours (typically 1-4 per course)
4. Update Regularly – Recalculate each semester to track progress
5. Save Screenshots – Keep records of your calculations for reference

Mobile Responsive

On smaller screens (phones), the layout automatically adjusts:

• Course inputs stack vertically
• Remove buttons become full-width
• Easy to use with a touch interface

This calculator makes tracking your academic performance simple and accurate!