🎓 GPA Calculator
Calculate your Grade Point Average (GPA) for high school and college courses. Support for weighted grades, different grading scales, and semester planning with detailed academic analysis.
⚙️ GPA Settings
| 📊 Grading Scale: | |
| 🏫 School Level: | |
| ⚖️ Weighted Grades: |
📚 Course Entry
Course 1:
Credits: Type:
Credits: Type:
🎓 Current GPA
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4.0 Scale
📊 GPA Analysis
📚 Course Breakdown
🎯 GPA Goals
📊 Grade Scale Reference
| Letter | 4.0 Scale | Percentage | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| A+ | 4.0 | 97-100% | Excellent |
| A | 4.0 | 93-96% | Excellent |
| A- | 3.7 | 90-92% | Very Good |
| B+ | 3.3 | 87-89% | Good |
| B | 3.0 | 83-86% | Good |
| B- | 2.7 | 80-82% | Above Average |
| C+ | 2.3 | 77-79% | Average |
| C | 2.0 | 73-76% | Average |
| C- | 1.7 | 70-72% | Below Average |
| D | 1.0 | 60-69% | Poor |
| F | 0.0 | 0-59% | Failing |
🎓 Understanding GPA
Grade Point Average (GPA) is a numerical representation of academic performance calculated by averaging the grade points earned in courses, weighted by credit hours. It's a key metric for college admissions, scholarships, and academic standing.
📊 GPA Scales Comparison
| Scale Type | Range | Common Use | Advantages |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 4.0 Scale | 0.0 - 4.0 | Most US schools | Widely recognized |
| 🇨🇦 4.3 Scale | 0.0 - 4.3 | Canadian schools | Rewards A+ grades |
| 📚 5.0 Scale | 0.0 - 5.0 | Weighted systems | Accounts for course difficulty |
| 📊 100-Point | 0 - 100 | Some high schools | More granular scoring |
🏆 Weighted vs Unweighted GPA
| Course Type | Unweighted | Weighted Bonus | Weighted Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| 📚 Regular | 4.0 max | +0.0 | 4.0 |
| 🏆 Honors | 4.0 max | +0.5 | 4.5 |
| ⭐ AP/IB | 4.0 max | +1.0 | 5.0 |
| 🎓 Dual Enrollment | 4.0 max | +0.5 to +1.0 | 4.5-5.0 |
🎯 GPA Requirements by Goal
| Goal | Minimum GPA | Competitive GPA | Additional Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🏫 High School Graduation | 2.0 | 3.0+ | Meet credit requirements |
| 🎓 College Admission | 2.5-3.0 | 3.5+ | SAT/ACT, essays |
| 🏆 Honor Roll | 3.5 | 3.8+ | No failing grades |
| 💰 Merit Scholarships | 3.0 | 3.7+ | Leadership, service |
| 🎓 Magna Cum Laude | 3.7 | 3.8+ | Varies by institution |
| 🏆 Summa Cum Laude | 3.9 | 3.95+ | Top 5% of class |
📚 Credit Hour Systems
| Course Type | Typical Credits | Contact Hours | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|
| 📖 Lecture Course | 3-4 credits | 3-4 hours/week | Math, English, History |
| 🔬 Lab Course | 1-2 credits | 2-4 hours/week | Chemistry Lab, Physics Lab |
| 🎨 Studio Course | 2-4 credits | 4-8 hours/week | Art, Music, Design |
| 💼 Internship | 1-6 credits | Varies | Work experience |
| 📝 Seminar | 1-3 credits | 1-3 hours/week | Discussion-based courses |
🌍 International GPA Conversions
| Country/System | Scale | Excellent | Good | Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 USA | 4.0 | 3.7-4.0 | 3.0-3.6 | 2.0-2.9 |
| 🇬🇧 UK | First/2:1/2:2/Third | First Class | 2:1 (Upper Second) | 2:2 (Lower Second) |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | 1.0-5.0 (reverse) | 1.0-1.5 | 1.6-2.5 | 2.6-3.5 |
| 🇫🇷 France | 0-20 | 16-20 | 12-15 | 10-11 |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | HD/D/C/P/F | HD (85-100) | D (75-84) | C (65-74) |
💡 GPA Improvement Strategies
- 📚 Focus on High-Credit Courses: Improve grades in courses worth more credits
- 🎯 Strategic Course Selection: Balance challenging and manageable courses
- 📝 Retake Failed Courses: Replace F grades with passing grades
- 🏆 Take Weighted Courses: AP, IB, or Honors courses boost weighted GPA
- ⏰ Time Management: Develop effective study schedules and habits
- 👥 Seek Help Early: Use tutoring, office hours, and study groups
- 📊 Monitor Progress: Track GPA regularly and set realistic goals
- 🎓 Consider Pass/Fail Options: For courses outside your major
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